BV08 TXM

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
31 January 2027 (231 days away)
Last recorded mileage
14,839 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 44/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 14,839 miles. While mileage is low, the consistent need for repairs suggests potential underlying issues or a history of neglect.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 3,959 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 2,280 miles between Jan 2025 and Jan 2026).

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures (Jan 2023, Jan 2021) and advisories (Jan 2020) indicate chronic wear.
  • Brake system failures (Jan 2026, Jan 2023) and multiple advisories (Jan 2023, Jan 2021) suggest ongoing issues.
  • Lighting failures (Jan 2023, Jan 2020) and a minor defect (Jan 2020) point to a pattern of electrical neglect.
  • The extremely low annual mileage (3,959 mi/yr) for an 18-year-old vehicle is a significant red flag for potential long-term neglect.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until January 2027, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT history.
  • The car has consistently passed retests after failures, showing issues were addressed to pass.

Mileage history

Feb 2011: 14,839 mi PASSFeb 2012: 19,674 mi PASSFeb 2013: 25,616 mi PASSJan 2014: 31,262 mi PASSJan 2015: 35,097 mi PASSJan 2016: 39,127 mi FAILJan 2016: 39,127 mi PASSJan 2017: 43,061 mi PASSJan 2018: 46,645 mi PASSJan 2019: 49,175 mi FAILJan 2019: 49,175 mi PASSJan 2020: 51,570 mi PASSJan 2021: 54,045 mi FAILJan 2021: 54,045 mi PASSJan 2022: 57,189 mi FAILFeb 2022: 57,191 mi PASSJan 2023: 60,821 mi FAILJan 2023: 60,822 mi PASSJan 2024: 66,196 mi PASSJan 2025: 69,125 mi PASSJan 2026: 71,405 mi FAILJan 2026: 71,405 mi PASS71k43k15kFeb 2011Jan 2026

MOT test history — 16/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2011 PASS 14,839 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 19,674 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 PASS 25,616 mi
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Jan 2014 PASS 31,262 mi
ADVISORY Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Jan 2015 PASS 35,097 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 FAIL 39,127 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Jan 2016 PASS 39,127 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 43,061 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2018 PASS 46,645 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Jan 2019 FAIL 49,175 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2019 PASS 49,175 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 PASS 51,570 mi
MINOR Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Partially working (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner tread almost to cords
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on inner tread almost to cords
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2021 FAIL 54,045 mi
PRS Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Jan 2021 PASS 54,045 mi
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Jan 2022 FAIL 57,189 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MINOR Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Feb 2022 PASS 57,191 mi
MINOR Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jan 2023 FAIL 60,821 mi
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Jan 2023 PASS 60,822 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 PASS 66,196 mi None recorded
Jan 2025 PASS 69,125 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2026 FAIL 71,405 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2026 PASS 71,405 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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