BV08 XBC

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
BLUE
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
22 February 2027 (253 days away)
Last recorded mileage
30,656 mi

AI verdict AVOID 45/100

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 30,656 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and repeated failures makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,186 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but the vehicle has accumulated significant mileage over its 18-year lifespan.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded on 2026-01-31 (Jan 2026 FAIL) and 2026-01-31 (Jan 2026 PASS).
  • Recurring major failures in the brake system across 5 separate tests (Feb 2020, Jan 2021, Feb 2022, Jan 2023, Feb 2025).
  • Persistent major failures in the exhaust system across 5 separate tests (Jan 2021, Feb 2022, Feb 2025, Jan 2026).
  • Consistent major failures in the registration plate lamp across 3 separate tests (Feb 2022, Jan 2023, Feb 2025).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 30,656 mi PASSMar 2012: 36,379 mi PASSMar 2013: 44,406 mi PASSMar 2014: 51,355 mi PASSMar 2015: 58,788 mi PASSMar 2016: 65,716 mi PASSFeb 2017: 71,577 mi PASSFeb 2018: 78,422 mi PASSFeb 2019: 86,201 mi PASSFeb 2020: 93,771 mi FAILFeb 2020: 93,771 mi PASSJan 2021: 99,702 mi PASSFeb 2022: 107,641 mi FAILFeb 2022: 107,653 mi PASSJan 2023: 111,706 mi FAILJan 2023: 111,706 mi PASSJan 2024: 114,809 mi PASSFeb 2025: 121,117 mi FAILFeb 2025: 121,377 mi PASSJan 2026: 129,942 mi FAILJan 2026: 129,943 mi PASS130k80k31kMar 2011Jan 2026

MOT test history — 16/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 30,656 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Mar 2012 PASS 36,379 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 44,406 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 51,355 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 58,788 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 65,716 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 71,577 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 78,422 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 PASS 86,201 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 FAIL 93,771 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Feb 2020 PASS 93,771 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Jan 2021 PASS 99,702 mi
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Feb 2022 FAIL 107,641 mi
MAJOR Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
MAJOR Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% nearside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% nearside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Feb 2022 PASS 107,653 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Repairs to sills covered in underseal
Jan 2023 FAIL 111,706 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jan 2023 PASS 111,706 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jan 2024 PASS 114,809 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Feb 2025 FAIL 121,117 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 121,377 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY drivers side front wing corroded
Jan 2026 FAIL 129,942 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2026 PASS 129,943 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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