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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1422 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 8 January 2027 (208 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 8,193 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
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 8,193 miles. The car's age and low annual usage present unique risks.
The mileage trajectory shows consistent low usage (5,079 mi/yr) until a 30,028 mi/yr equivalent jump before Jan 2024, followed by a 29,453 mi increase over 12 months.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: Unusually high mileage jump before Jan 2024 (30,028 mi/yr equivalent).
- Recurring suspension advisories: 5 advisories across 4 tests (Feb 2019, Feb 2020, Feb 2021, Feb 2022, Jan 2023).
- Recurring tyre advisories: 4 advisories across 3 tests (Feb 2019, Feb 2020, Feb 2021, Dec 2025).
- Recent tyre advisories: Front tyres worn close to legal limit (Dec 2025) and rear tyres damaged (Feb 2019).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-01-08, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No major recurring failures on safety-critical systems (brakes, steering).
- Consistent low annual mileage (5,079 mi/yr) suggests light use.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | PASS | 8,193 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2012 | PASS | 10,487 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2013 | PASS | 11,977 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2013 | FAIL | 11,977 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
|
| Feb 2014 | PASS | 14,768 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 16,261 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 19,405 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 22,261 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2018 | FAIL | 24,960 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 24,960 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 26,950 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Feb 2020 | FAIL | 29,947 mi |
PRS Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 29,947 mi |
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 34,870 mi |
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 38,276 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 39,289 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 68,742 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2024 | FAIL | 81,674 mi |
MAJOR Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 82,627 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 91,367 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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