BN08 LCK

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
18 November 2026 (157 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,926 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 24,926 miles. The vehicle's age and extensive history of issues make it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,350 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Nov 2025): Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2025-11-18 MOT test.
  • 7 test failures across 15 MOTs, indicating persistent mechanical issues.
  • 11 recurring advisories on critical systems like exhaust, lights, and handbrake.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,350 miles/year, aligning with UK norms.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-regarded safety record.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-11-18, confirming current roadworthiness.

Mileage history

Feb 2011: 24,926 mi PASSFeb 2012: 33,196 mi PASSNov 2012: 40,019 mi PASSNov 2013: 52,462 mi PASSNov 2014: 68,111 mi PASSNov 2014: 68,111 mi FAILNov 2015: 73,696 mi FAILNov 2015: 73,696 mi PASSOct 2016: 78,838 mi PASSNov 2017: 87,827 mi FAILNov 2017: 87,827 mi PASSNov 2018: 92,479 mi PASSNov 2019: 102,279 mi FAILNov 2019: 102,288 mi PASSNov 2020: 109,398 mi FAILNov 2020: 109,398 mi PASSNov 2021: 115,591 mi FAILNov 2021: 115,595 mi PASSNov 2022: 124,912 mi FAILNov 2022: 124,912 mi PASSNov 2023: 132,928 mi FAILNov 2023: 132,928 mi PASSOct 2024: 141,404 mi FAILOct 2024: 141,404 mi PASSNov 2025: 149,094 mi FAILNov 2025: 149,097 mi PASS149k87k25kFeb 2011Nov 2025

MOT test history — 16/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2011 PASS 24,926 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 33,196 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2012 PASS 40,019 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 52,462 mi
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nov 2014 PASS 68,111 mi
USER ENTERED o/s registration plate lamp dim but does light up reg plate
Nov 2014 FAIL 68,111 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
USER ENTERED o/s registration plate lamp dim but does light up reg plate
Nov 2015 FAIL 73,696 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nov 2015 PASS 73,696 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2016 PASS 78,838 mi
ADVISORY rear silencer corroded
ADVISORY left rear tyre tread worn
ADVISORY left/right front tyre treads worn to limit on edge
ADVISORY front brake pads worn
ADVISORY upper/lower covers fitted
Nov 2017 FAIL 87,827 mi
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
ADVISORY rear silencer corroded
ADVISORY upper/lower covers fitted
ADVISORY left/right rear bump stops deteriorated
Nov 2017 PASS 87,827 mi
ADVISORY rear silencer corroded
ADVISORY upper/lower covers fitted
ADVISORY left/right rear bump stops deteriorated
Nov 2018 PASS 92,479 mi
ADVISORY rear silencer corroded
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY rear bump stops worn
ADVISORY right front tyre worn on edge
Nov 2019 FAIL 102,279 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front washer pipe split and repaired
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 Upper/Lower covers fitted
Nov 2019 PASS 102,288 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front washer pipe split and repaired
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 Upper/Lower covers fitted
Nov 2020 FAIL 109,398 mi
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY exhaust corroded
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY upper/lower covers fitted
Nov 2020 PASS 109,398 mi
ADVISORY exhaust corroded
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY upper/lower covers fitted
Nov 2021 FAIL 115,591 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Central exhaust sleeve deteriorated
ADVISORY Rear silencer corroded
ADVISORY Rear bump stops failed
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY upper/lower covers fitted
ADVISORY handbrake travel
Nov 2021 PASS 115,595 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Central exhaust sleeve deteriorated
ADVISORY Rear silencer corroded
ADVISORY Rear bump stops failed
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY upper/lower covers fitted
ADVISORY handbrake travel
Nov 2022 FAIL 124,912 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MINOR Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear silencer corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY upper/lower covers fitted
ADVISORY handbrake travel
MAJOR Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nov 2022 PASS 124,912 mi
ADVISORY Rear silencer corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY upper/lower covers fitted
ADVISORY handbrake travel
Nov 2023 FAIL 132,928 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY handbrake travel
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Rear silencer corroded
ADVISORY upper/lower covers fitted
Nov 2023 PASS 132,928 mi
MINOR Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY handbrake travel
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Rear silencer corroded
ADVISORY upper/lower covers fitted
Oct 2024 FAIL 141,404 mi
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
PRS Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
ADVISORY lower covers fitted
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
MINOR Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 141,404 mi
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
ADVISORY lower covers fitted
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
MINOR Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nov 2025 FAIL 149,094 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PRS Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY brake pad warning light on
ADVISORY lower covers fitted
Nov 2025 PASS 149,097 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY brake pad warning light on
ADVISORY lower covers fitted

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