BT08 CNA

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
RED
Engine
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
2 July 2026 (18 days away)
Last recorded mileage
26,475 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 67/100

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 23 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 26,475 miles. While many failures were immediately rectified, the repeated advisories for critical wear items like tyres and exhaust suggest a need for ongoing vigilance.

The vehicle shows consistent, below-average annual usage of approximately 5,982 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 18-year history.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures (May 2019, Jul 2021) and advisories (Jul 2020, Jun 2023) indicate ongoing wear.
  • Persistent tyre wear advisories (May 2019, Jul 2022, Jul 2022) and recent steering rack advisory (Jul 2025) signal ongoing maintenance needs.
  • Four test failures across 11 MOTs, with many immediately rectified, suggests a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until July 2026 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, below-average mileage (5,982 mi/yr) suggests light use and potentially lower wear.
  • No major structural corrosion or dangerous defects are present in the MOT history.

Mileage history

May 2011: 26,475 mi PASSMay 2012: 31,846 mi PASSApr 2013: 36,580 mi PASSApr 2014: 41,544 mi FAILApr 2014: 41,544 mi PASSApr 2015: 45,981 mi FAILApr 2015: 45,981 mi PASSApr 2016: 51,046 mi PASSApr 2017: 56,222 mi FAILApr 2017: 56,222 mi PASSMay 2018: 58,465 mi FAILMay 2018: 58,465 mi PASSMay 2019: 66,697 mi FAILMay 2019: 66,697 mi PASSJul 2020: 72,435 mi PASSJul 2021: 83,258 mi FAILJul 2021: 83,264 mi PASSJul 2022: 92,996 mi FAILJul 2022: 93,001 mi PASSJun 2023: 97,360 mi FAILJun 2023: 97,360 mi PASSJun 2024: 101,116 mi PASSJul 2025: 104,779 mi PASS105k66k26kMay 2011Jul 2025

MOT test history — 15/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 PASS 26,475 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
May 2012 PASS 31,846 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 PASS 36,580 mi
USER ENTERED Offside rear tyre perishing on the inner wall.
USER ENTERED Nearsdie rear tyre perishing on the outer wall.
Apr 2014 FAIL 41,544 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Apr 2014 PASS 41,544 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 FAIL 45,981 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Apr 2015 PASS 45,981 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 PASS 51,046 mi
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)
Apr 2017 FAIL 56,222 mi
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Apr 2017 PASS 56,222 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 58,465 mi
PRS Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
May 2018 PASS 58,465 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 66,697 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2019 PASS 66,697 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2020 PASS 72,435 mi
ADVISORY Tyres all round starting to get low
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 FAIL 83,258 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexy (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 PASS 83,264 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Jul 2022 FAIL 92,996 mi
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (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 Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2022 PASS 93,001 mi
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (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 Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jun 2023 FAIL 97,360 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 97,360 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2024 PASS 101,116 mi None recorded
Jul 2025 PASS 104,779 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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