BN58 TSO

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
BLACK
Engine
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
was due 11 June 2026
Last recorded mileage
22,043 mi

AI verdict AVOID 32/100

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 65% pass rate and 22,043 miles. The vehicle's mileage trajectory is also highly suspicious, showing extremely low usage for many years.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Aug 2022 (537 mi/yr equivalent), followed by normal usage, with a significant drop in annual mileage from 9,000+ to 2,000+ miles between 2020 and 2023.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2024-06-12 (test 114,536 mi).
  • Recurring major failures in brakes (3 times), suspension (1 time), and emissions (2 times) across multiple tests.
  • Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low usage (537 mi/yr equivalent) before Aug 2022.
  • Consistent pattern of recurring advisories on the same components (e.g., suspension arm, exhaust, registration plate lamp).

Working in its favour

  • Current valid MOT until 2026-06-11, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed for 2008 vehicle).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
  • Consistent annual mileage post-2023, averaging 3,000-4,000 miles, is normal for a used car.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 22,043 mi PASSNov 2011: 27,949 mi PASSNov 2012: 42,714 mi FAILNov 2012: 42,714 mi PASSAug 2013: 50,412 mi FAILAug 2013: 50,412 mi PASSDec 2013: 55,218 mi PASSJan 2015: 69,172 mi PASSDec 2015: 72,889 mi PASSSep 2016: 76,962 mi PASSFeb 2017: 80,105 mi FAILFeb 2017: 80,251 mi PASSJan 2018: 89,007 mi FAILJan 2018: 89,007 mi PASSJan 2019: 95,782 mi FAILJan 2019: 95,782 mi PASSJan 2020: 104,805 mi PASSJul 2021: 107,662 mi FAILJul 2021: 107,662 mi PASSAug 2022: 108,208 mi FAILAug 2022: 108,208 mi PASSAug 2023: 111,088 mi FAILAug 2023: 111,088 mi PASSJun 2024: 114,531 mi FAILJun 2024: 114,536 mi PASSJun 2025: 118,498 mi PASS118k70k22kApr 2011Jun 2025

MOT test history — 17/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 22,043 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 27,949 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 FAIL 42,714 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
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)
Nov 2012 PASS 42,714 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)
Aug 2013 FAIL 50,412 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED brake pad warning light is on
Aug 2013 PASS 50,412 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Dec 2013 PASS 55,218 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)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Jan 2015 PASS 69,172 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Dec 2015 PASS 72,889 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
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 - tear on outer wall
Sep 2016 PASS 76,962 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2017 FAIL 80,105 mi
ADVISORY Front X2 WIPERS POOR
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FAIL Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre AND PERISHED
FAIL Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too low NO MORE ADJUSTMENT (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY SPLIT (7.1.2)
Feb 2017 PASS 80,251 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre AND PERISHED
Jan 2018 FAIL 89,007 mi
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
FAIL Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Jan 2018 PASS 89,007 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 FAIL 95,782 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Jan 2019 PASS 95,782 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 PASS 104,805 mi
ADVISORY hand brake lever high travel
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 FAIL 107,662 mi
MAJOR Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 PASS 107,662 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Aug 2022 FAIL 108,208 mi
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PRS Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Aug 2022 PASS 108,208 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Aug 2023 FAIL 111,088 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PRS Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Aug 2023 PASS 111,088 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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))
Jun 2024 FAIL 114,531 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Jun 2024 PASS 114,536 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Jun 2025 PASS 118,498 mi
ADVISORY Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both front (2.1.3 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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