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
- 1896 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 14 December 2026 (183 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 45,718 mi
AI verdict AVOID 65/100
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 18 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 45,718 miles. The vehicle's age and accumulated wear also present significant potential future costs.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,064 miles/year, with a notable spike in 2022-2023 (13,049 and 14,703 miles/year) but no suspicious drops or round numbers.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Dec 2024): Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dec 2025 MOT: Front brake pads wearing thin (ADVISORY) — a recurring issue since 2012.
- Dec 2024 MOT: Offside Rear Tyre had ply/cords exposed (DANGEROUS) — a serious safety failure.
- Dec 2025 MOT: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (ADVISORY) — immediate replacement likely needed.
Working in its favour
- Consistent Mileage: Average 9,064 miles/year, no suspicious drops or round numbers.
- Valid MOT: Current MOT valid until 2026-12-14, indicating recent roadworthiness checks.
- No Major Recurring Failures: Single failure in 2011 was immediately rectified.
- Euro NCAP Safety Rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe and well-designed vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 45,718 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2011 | FAIL | 45,718 mi |
PRS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 58,089 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED front brake discs worn
|
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 67,663 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 77,885 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2014 | FAIL | 77,885 mi |
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 85,893 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 88,380 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 89,591 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2018 | PASS | 94,233 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 99,551 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 104,107 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 109,100 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 122,149 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 136,852 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear near limit (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2024 | FAIL | 152,689 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 152,689 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 162,780 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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