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
- 1400 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 12 June 2027 (363 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,345 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 55/100
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 20,345 miles. However, a significant pattern of recurring advisories on critical wear items like tyres, suspension, and exhaust, alongside a major brake failure in 2025, indicates a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 4,920 miles per year, with a notable drop to 1,102 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, suggesting periods of prolonged inactivity.
Things to check
- Jun 2025: Major failure for parking brake efficiency, a critical safety component.
- Jun 2025: Recurring advisories on tyres (6 flags) and suspension (4 flags) across multiple tests.
- Jun 2025: Recurring advisories on exhaust (3 flags) and fuel system (2 flags) across multiple tests.
- May 2026: Latest MOT still carries advisories for tyres and coil springs, indicating ongoing wear.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Valid MOT until June 2027, providing immediate peace of mind.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/21 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | PASS | 20,345 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2012 | PASS | 26,584 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2013 | PASS | 31,253 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2014 | PASS | 36,902 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Front wipers smearing screen USER ENTERED Both rear tyres perishing
|
| Jan 2014 | FAIL | 36,902 mi |
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Front wipers smearing screen USER ENTERED Both rear tyres perishing
|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 41,953 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Offside & Nearside rear tyres sidewalls cracking.
|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 46,154 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
|
| Jun 2017 | FAIL | 49,908 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 49,910 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | FAIL | 58,698 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) PRS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 58,698 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
|
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 67,079 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 71,898 mi |
ADVISORY exhaust system corroded/deteriorated MAJOR Nearside 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 71,898 mi |
ADVISORY exhaust system corroded/deteriorated ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 75,169 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | PASS | 78,099 mi |
ADVISORY central exhaust clamp corroded and broken ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 82,231 mi |
ADVISORY fuel cap seal deteriorating
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 85,524 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured lens damaged (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY fuel cap seal perishing
|
| Jun 2025 | FAIL | 86,626 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) 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 Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY handbrake lever excessive travel MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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| Jun 2025 | PASS | 86,639 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)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| May 2026 | PASS | 90,583 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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