BN08 HGX

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
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
28 March 2027 (287 days away)
Last recorded mileage
15,798 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 77/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 15,798 miles. While it has a responsive ownership history, the repeated advisories for tyres and emissions suggest ongoing maintenance needs.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 6,490 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 3,883 miles in 2025-2026.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure recorded on 2019-03-01, indicating a serious safety concern.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (7 tests) escalated to DANGEROUS on 2023-03-01, showing chronic wear.
  • Recurring emissions advisories (7 tests) across multiple years suggest ongoing engine management issues.
  • The 2019-03-01 DANGEROUS tyre failure was immediately rectified, but the pattern of wear continues.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until March 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,490 mi/yr) indicates light use and potential longevity.
  • No major structural corrosion or recurring suspension failures are evident in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 15,798 mi PASSMar 2012: 29,579 mi PASSMar 2013: 41,842 mi PASSMar 2014: 51,121 mi PASSMar 2015: 63,933 mi PASSMar 2016: 70,401 mi PASSMar 2017: 73,775 mi FAILMar 2017: 73,775 mi PASSMar 2018: 77,726 mi PASSMar 2019: 80,159 mi FAILMar 2019: 80,159 mi PASSMar 2020: 84,313 mi PASSMar 2021: 88,452 mi PASSMar 2022: 94,172 mi FAILMar 2022: 94,172 mi PASSMar 2023: 99,534 mi FAILMar 2023: 99,534 mi PASSMar 2024: 107,596 mi PASSMar 2025: 114,154 mi PASSMar 2026: 118,037 mi PASS118k67k16kMar 2011Mar 2026

MOT test history — 16/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 15,798 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 29,579 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2013 PASS 41,842 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Mar 2014 PASS 51,121 mi
USER ENTERED Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting
USER ENTERED Nail in sidewall of offside rear tyre
Mar 2015 PASS 63,933 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 70,401 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Mar 2017 FAIL 73,775 mi
PRS Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S,N/S (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 73,775 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 77,726 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear exhaust box corroded
Mar 2019 FAIL 80,159 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2019 PASS 80,159 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS 84,313 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 88,452 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY rear exhaust box corroded
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Mar 2022 FAIL 94,172 mi
MINOR Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 94,172 mi
MINOR Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2023 FAIL 99,534 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Mar 2023 PASS 99,534 mi
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 107,596 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY exhaust back box slight corrosion
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 114,154 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY rear exhaust back box shield corroded
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mar 2026 PASS 118,037 mi None recorded

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