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)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 20 November 2026 (159 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 27,177 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 53/100
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 17 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 27,177 miles. However, a significant and recurring pattern of brake system failures and advisories, combined with a history of suspension and tyre issues, indicates a high-maintenance vehicle.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 7,205 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low of 5,332 miles in 2025.
Things to check
- Recurring DANGEROUS brake failures (Nov 2022, Nov 2023) and numerous advisories (2019-2025) indicate chronic brake system neglect.
- Persistent suspension arm advisories (2019-2023) and CV boot issues (2019-2025) suggest ongoing wear and tear on critical safety components.
- Major tyre failures and advisories (2012-2025) point to a history of poor maintenance or aggressive driving.
- The 2011-2014 MOT history shows a pattern of user-entered advisories for child seats and under-trays, which is unusual and may indicate a lack of thorough pre-MOT checks.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-11-20, offering immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (7,205 miles/year) for its 18-year lifespan, suggesting regular use rather than prolonged storage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | PASS | 27,177 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 32,434 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 37,335 mi |
ADVISORY Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 43,354 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 52,833 mi |
ADVISORY engine covers fitted ADVISORY lower covers fitted
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 59,334 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 66,717 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY ENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS
|
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 72,917 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 80,057 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 86,302 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 94,835 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Nov 2022 | FAIL | 109,058 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 109,076 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Nov 2023 | FAIL | 117,507 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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| Nov 2023 | PASS | 117,519 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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| Nov 2024 | PASS | 123,511 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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| Nov 2025 | PASS | 128,843 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
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