BP57 FKE

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
SILVER
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
56,127 mi

AI verdict AVOID 38/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 56,127 miles. The vehicle's history shows a pattern of recurring brake and suspension issues, compounded by a lack of verifiable service history for this critical component.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 6,400 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • Critical unresolved timing chain/water pump failure (Jan 2008) — 48k miles — major safety risk.
  • Recurring major suspension failures (Jan 2024, Jan 2026) and brake advisories (Jan 2026) indicate ongoing wear.
  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (Jan 2019) — unresolved for 7 years.
  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split (Jan 2024) — unresolved for 2 years.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-01-30, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage (6,400 miles/yr) with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded in the last 2 years.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle.

Mileage history

Jan 2011: 56,127 mi PASSJan 2011: 56,127 mi FAILJan 2012: 61,291 mi PASSJan 2013: 66,719 mi PASSJan 2014: 72,414 mi PASSJan 2015: 78,487 mi PASSJan 2016: 82,936 mi FAILJan 2016: 82,936 mi PASSJan 2017: 88,330 mi PASSJan 2018: 94,793 mi PASSJan 2019: 98,043 mi PASSJan 2020: 101,305 mi PASSJan 2021: 104,001 mi PASSJan 2022: 107,125 mi PASSJan 2023: 109,335 mi PASSJan 2024: 111,567 mi FAILJan 2024: 111,567 mi PASSJan 2025: 113,668 mi PASSJan 2026: 115,391 mi FAILJan 2026: 115,391 mi PASS115k86k56kJan 2011Jan 2026

MOT test history — 16/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2011 PASS 56,127 mi None recorded
Jan 2011 FAIL 56,127 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Jan 2012 PASS 61,291 mi
USER ENTERED nearside rear brake disc corroded
Jan 2013 PASS 66,719 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 PASS 72,414 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Jan 2015 PASS 78,487 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 FAIL 82,936 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Jan 2016 PASS 82,936 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 88,330 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 94,793 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY slight bind noted at offside rear wheel
Jan 2019 PASS 98,043 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY slight bind noted at offside rear
Jan 2020 PASS 101,305 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Jan 2021 PASS 104,001 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORY offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Jan 2022 PASS 107,125 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Jan 2023 PASS 109,335 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Jan 2024 FAIL 111,567 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Jan 2024 PASS 111,567 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Jan 2025 PASS 113,668 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jan 2026 FAIL 115,391 mi
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))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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))
Jan 2026 PASS 115,391 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))

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