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
- 1390 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 30 January 2027 (230 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,312 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
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 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 23,312 miles. The vehicle's past safety record and inconsistent usage make it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 23,312 miles in 2010, then only 1,102 miles in 18 years (Jan 2026), indicating a severe data integrity issue or potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Tyres failed (Jul 2023) and brakes failed (Jan 2023) — immediate safety concerns.
- Recurring suspension issues: Engine mounting (Jul 2019), anti-roll bar (Jun 2018, Jan 2023), and CV boot (Jun 2018, Jan 2023) — persistent wear.
- Recurring emissions failures: Major failure (Jul 2019) and advisory (Jul 2019) — indicates ongoing engine issues.
- Mileage anomaly: Only 1,102 miles recorded between 2010 and 2026 — a critical red flag for potential fraud.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until January 2027 — current roadworthiness certificate.
- No recurring failures in the last 3 years — recent tests show no repeated failures.
- Consistent low annual mileage: Average 6,990 miles/year, well below UK average.
- Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety rating for its age.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | PASS | 23,312 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 28,072 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2012 | PASS | 35,051 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED offside rear seat belt webbing fraying
|
| Jun 2013 | FAIL | 42,402 mi |
FAIL Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 42,402 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2014 | PASS | 50,061 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 73,151 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2018 | FAIL | 86,911 mi |
PRS Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) PRS Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 86,911 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2019 | FAIL | 95,741 mi |
PRS Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush starting to split (6.1.8 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 95,741 mi |
ADVISORY Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush starting to split (6.1.8 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 99,916 mi |
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 Rear 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))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 105,623 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 110,101 mi |
ADVISORY Rear underbody general corrosion ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 110,101 mi |
ADVISORY Rear underbody general corrosion ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 117,069 mi |
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 122,788 mi |
MINOR Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 126,501 mi |
MAJOR Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps REAR BOTH (4.7.2 (a)) DANGEROUS Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) ADVISORY Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR BOTH (6.2.2 (d) (i)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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| Jan 2026 | PASS | 126,504 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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