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
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 7 December 2026 (176 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,785 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 69/100
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 71% pass rate and 16,785 miles. The significant drop in annual mileage from 2019 onwards, combined with a 2011-08-10 MOT failure for a suspension bush, warrants careful inspection.
Mileage dropped significantly from 2019 (114,143 mi) to 2021 (116,875 mi), averaging only 1,767 miles/year between Nov 2020 and Nov 2021, indicating a change in usage or potential issues.
Things to check
- 2011-08-10 MOT failure for Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deterioration.
- Nov 2020 to Nov 2021: Mileage dropped to ~1,767 miles/year, a significant change.
- Nov 2024: Failed MOT for registration plate lamp, then passed same day.
- Recurring headlamp advisories noted in 2012 and 2019.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-07, offering peace of mind for two years.
- Consistent mileage trajectory, averaging 6,884 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No recurring major failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or suspension.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2008 model is excellent.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/21 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | FAIL | 16,785 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 16,786 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2012 | PASS | 34,722 mi |
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Oct 2012 | FAIL | 34,722 mi |
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 47,577 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 62,679 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2015 | FAIL | 78,285 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 78,285 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
|
| Dec 2016 | FAIL | 97,180 mi |
FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) ADVISORY Nearside Rear spare wheel fitted but of the same size ADVISORY undertrays fitted ADVISORY Offside Rear brake binding slightly FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
|
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 97,180 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear spare wheel fitted but of the same size ADVISORY undertrays fitted ADVISORY Offside Rear brake binding slightly
|
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 104,531 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 110,308 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 114,143 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 115,910 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 116,875 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Nov 2022 | FAIL | 118,267 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 118,267 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 120,338 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 122,121 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 122,121 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 123,558 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV58 URW, 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.