BL57 HTU

2008 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2008
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
21 January 2027 (221 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,818 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 72/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Volkswagen has 17 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 23,818 miles. The vehicle's age and low annual usage, combined with unexplained failures and a 2020 service gap, warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 4,584 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 onwards, suggesting periods of inactivity or light use.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake disc advisories across 4 tests (2013, 2014, 2022, 2026) indicate ongoing wear.
  • Recurring suspension arm advisories across 3 tests (2013, 2014, 2026) suggest a pattern of wear.
  • Two MOT failures (Jan 2021, Jan 2024) with no defect details provided, raising concerns about past maintenance.
  • A 2020 service gap is noted, which is a red flag for potential neglect or off-road periods.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until January 2027, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent low mileage (4,584 miles/year) suggests light use and potential for longevity.
  • No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Jul 2011: 23,818 mi PASSJul 2012: 30,518 mi PASSJul 2013: 36,517 mi PASSJul 2014: 43,270 mi PASSJul 2015: 48,826 mi PASSJul 2016: 53,956 mi PASSJul 2017: 58,012 mi PASSJul 2018: 62,681 mi PASSJul 2019: 66,876 mi PASSJan 2021: 70,776 mi FAILJan 2021: 70,776 mi PASSJan 2022: 72,218 mi PASSJan 2023: 74,794 mi PASSJan 2024: 77,491 mi FAILJan 2024: 77,491 mi PASSJan 2025: 80,407 mi PASSJan 2026: 82,856 mi PASS83k53k24kJul 2011Jan 2026

MOT test history — 15/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2011 PASS 23,818 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 30,518 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 36,517 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2014 PASS 43,270 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jul 2015 PASS 48,826 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2016 PASS 53,956 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 58,012 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 62,681 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jul 2019 PASS 66,876 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 FAIL 70,776 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
MAJOR Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2021 PASS 70,776 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 PASS 72,218 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY both rear tyres uneven wear inner edge
Jan 2023 PASS 74,794 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2024 FAIL 77,491 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Jan 2024 PASS 77,491 mi None recorded
Jan 2025 PASS 80,407 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2026 PASS 82,856 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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