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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1390 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 8 January 2027 (207 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 35,023 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 21 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 35,023 miles. While mileage is low for its age, the vehicle's age and the number of recurring issues warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before May 2015 (37 mi/yr equivalent), followed by normal usage averaging 7,831 miles/year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 1,013 miles in Jan 2023).
Things to check
- Recurring brake disc wear advisories (Sep 2018, Aug 2020, Aug 2020) indicate a chronic issue.
- Persistent tyre wear advisories (Aug 2021, Aug 2022) suggest a long-standing problem.
- Multiple suspension component advisories (Aug 2013, Aug 2013) point to ongoing wear.
- The 2025-01-01 MOT expiry date is unusually far into the future for a 2008 vehicle.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-01-08 provides immediate peace of mind.
- No major structural corrosion or dangerous defects are recorded in the MOT history.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (7,831 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/21 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 35,023 mi |
USER ENTERED Front tyres wearing on outer edges still just legal
|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 45,352 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 55,432 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED front number palte cracked USER ENTERED rear tyres stepped and cracking USER ENTERED front discs lipped and corroded
|
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 65,066 mi | None recorded |
| May 2015 | PASS | 65,091 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 89,136 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | FAIL | 99,622 mi |
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) 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)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 99,622 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)
|
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 110,765 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY under trays
|
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | 117,451 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 117,451 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | FAIL | 123,656 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) PRS Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) PRS Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MINOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 123,656 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 125,834 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) 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)) MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Parking brake lever movement is becoming excessive ADVISORY Exhaust system is in a corroded condition MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 125,836 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) 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)) MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Exhaust system is in a corroded condition
|
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 130,284 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust system insecure Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a)) MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i)) MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Aug 2022 | PASS | 130,284 mi |
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 131,297 mi |
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))
|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 135,003 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 138,377 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY slight oil leak
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 141,182 mi | None recorded |
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