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
- RED
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 25 September 2026 (103 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 11,726 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 38/100
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 68% pass rate and 11,726 miles. While mileage is low, the extensive history of failures and advisories suggests significant and ongoing maintenance needs.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 5,070 miles per year, with a notable drop in recent years (e.g., 1,095 miles between Sep 2023 and Sep 2024).
Things to check
- Extensive recurring failures: lights (6 major), emissions (2 major), suspension (1 major), brakes (1 major) — indicates systemic neglect.
- Recurring suspension arm advisories (Aug 2020, Sep 2021, Sep 2025) and shock absorber advisories (Sep 2025) — critical wear items.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Aug 2020, Sep 2021, Sep 2022, Sep 2023, Sep 2025) and CV boot advisories (Aug 2020, Sep 2021, Sep 2025) — persistent wear.
- Major exhaust failure (Sep 2021) after advisory (Aug 2020) — indicates reactive, not proactive, maintenance.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-25, providing immediate peace of mind.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/22 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 11,726 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2012 | FAIL | 19,994 mi |
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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| Aug 2012 | PASS | 19,994 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 30,132 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 40,128 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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| Aug 2015 | PASS | 48,541 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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| Sep 2016 | PASS | 57,609 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | FAIL | 65,182 mi |
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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| Sep 2017 | PASS | 65,182 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 71,713 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | 75,423 mi |
MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
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| Aug 2019 | PASS | 75,423 mi |
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Aug 2020 | FAIL | 78,221 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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| Aug 2020 | PASS | 78,221 mi |
ADVISORY slight leak of exhaust gases from front flexie
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| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 83,666 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi part snapped/ collapsed. (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
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| Sep 2021 | PASS | 83,666 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 85,730 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 87,319 mi |
MAJOR Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Aug 2023 | PASS | 87,321 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Sep 2024 | PASS | 88,416 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 89,979 mi |
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear not illuminating (too dim) (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear axle corroded ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))
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| Sep 2025 | PASS | 89,983 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear axle corroded ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))
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