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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1896 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 1 November 2026 (140 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,857 mi
AI verdict AVOID 44/100
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 21 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 23,857 miles. While mileage is low, the persistent issues with tyres, brakes, and suspension make this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 5,866 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine light usage.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Oct 2025): Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its st
- DANGEROUS tyre defects (Oct 2021) and brake failures (Oct 2021, Nov 2022) indicate severe neglect.
- Recurring suspension failure (Oct 2021) and brake pad wear (Oct 2024) suggest systemic structural issues.
- Multiple DANGEROUS defects in last 3 years (tyres, brakes) point to a high-risk purchase.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,866 miles/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- Valid MOT until November 2026, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT data.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/21 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 23,857 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 29,008 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2013 | PASS | 36,666 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 43,504 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 50,604 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Oct 2016 | FAIL | 55,814 mi |
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Offside front tyre low on edges ADVISORY Nearside front tyre low on edges ADVISORY Offside rear tyre low on edges ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 55,814 mi |
ADVISORY Offside front tyre low on edges ADVISORY Nearside front tyre low on edges ADVISORY Offside rear tyre low on edges ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
|
| Oct 2017 | FAIL | 62,389 mi |
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside rear tyre bald on edges
|
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 62,389 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside rear tyre bald on edges
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 67,111 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2019 | FAIL | 73,511 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 73,511 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 79,297 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2021 | FAIL | 83,892 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 83,892 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Nov 2022 | FAIL | 90,971 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
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| Nov 2022 | PASS | 90,971 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 95,507 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 99,922 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2025 | FAIL | 104,550 mi |
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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| Oct 2025 | PASS | 104,550 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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