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
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 20 October 2026 (127 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 15,855 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 52/100
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 89% pass rate and 15,855 miles. The single major suspension failure in 2013, combined with a 2013 advisory on corrosion, warrants careful inspection.
The vehicle shows extremely low usage, averaging only 2,596 miles per year, with a significant drop in annual mileage from 2019 to 2025, suggesting potential unreported mileage or extended periods of inactivity.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 46,112 miles over 18 years (typical: 102,402 miles).
- Single major suspension failure recorded on 2013-07-09, indicating past structural neglect.
- 2013-07-09 advisory noted 's/wear and corrosion front brake discs' and 's/deterioration exhaust system' — monitor for recurrence.
- Mileage dropped significantly from 2019 to 2025, suggesting unreported periods of inactivity or potential odometer issues.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-10-20, indicating current roadworthiness and recent safety checks.
- No recurring failures or advisories on the same system, suggesting isolated issues rather than systemic neglect.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates strong safety features for its age.
- Low insurance group (27–32 out of 50) and running costs for the Caddy diesel engine.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | PASS | 15,855 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2012 | PASS | 20,049 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2013 | PASS | 24,025 mi |
USER ENTERED s/wear and corrosion front brake discs USER ENTERED s/deterioration exhaust system front and mid section silencer s/corrosion flexihose
|
| Jul 2013 | FAIL | 24,915 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
|
| Jul 2013 | PASS | 24,925 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2014 | PASS | 26,555 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 28,645 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 30,270 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 32,070 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 34,196 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | PASS | 37,154 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 40,412 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 41,466 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 43,027 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 44,538 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 45,489 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 46,100 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 46,112 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP57 WSU, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.