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)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 18 May 2018
- Last recorded mileage
- 31,681 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 61/100
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 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 31,681 miles. The vehicle is currently not valid for MOT and requires immediate attention.
The vehicle shows consistent high usage, averaging 12,140 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but high for its age.
Things to check
- Recurring windscreen damage advisories across 4 separate MOT tests (2011, 2012, 2013, 2017).
- Major failure for brakes on 2016-05-12, indicating significant wear and potential neglect.
- Major failure for steering on 2016-05-12, a critical safety system failure.
- Vehicle is currently not valid for MOT, expiring 2018-05-18, requiring immediate re-registration.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Consistent high mileage (12,140 mi/yr) suggests regular use, not prolonged storage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-designed and safe vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | PASS | 31,681 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) ADVISORY Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
|
| Apr 2012 | PASS | 42,017 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) USER ENTERED both rear tyres worn out of shape on inside edge
|
| Apr 2013 | FAIL | 50,501 mi |
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 50,501 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Apr 2014 | PASS | 66,478 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 79,492 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | FAIL | 97,579 mi |
ADVISORY Item removed from screen prior to test FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) FAIL Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) FAIL Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7) FAIL Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
|
| May 2016 | PASS | 97,585 mi |
ADVISORY Item removed from screen prior to test
|
| May 2017 | PASS | 113,588 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV08 XCL, 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.