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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1896 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 28 March 2013
- Last recorded mileage
- 49,022 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 49/100
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 4 MOT tests on record with a 50% pass rate and 49,022 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of neglect and potential odometer issues warrants extreme caution.
The vehicle shows 49,022 miles at its first MOT in March 2011, then 55,864 miles by March 2012, indicating a suspiciously low annual usage of 6,842 miles over 12 months.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 49,022 mi (Mar 2011) and 55,864 mi (Mar 2012) suggests potential odometer fraud.
- Recurring lighting failures: Offside Stop lamp (Mar 2011 FAIL) and Rear position lamp (Mar 2012 FAIL) indicate owner neglect.
- Engine undertray hanging down (Mar 2012 FAIL): Suggests poor maintenance and potential for future issues.
- MOT expired 2013-03-28: Vehicle has been driving without a valid MOT for an extended period, posing unknown risks.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a safe and well-designed vehicle.
- Low annual mileage: 49,022 miles over 18 years suggests less wear and tear on components.
- Immediate retest passes: All failures were rectified and passed on the same or next day, showing responsive ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 2/4 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | FAIL | 49,022 mi |
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 49,022 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2012 | FAIL | 55,864 mi |
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) USER ENTERED engine undertray hanging down
|
| Mar 2012 | PASS | 55,864 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV08 TYF, 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.