2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · OV08 GMU
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 206,154 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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OV08 GMU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2020
- 206,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV08 GMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (OV08 GMU) between February 2012 and February 2020.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OV08 GMU Mileage History
- 29/02/201279,552 mi
- 19/02/201391,386 mi+11,834 mi
- 24/02/2014104,681 mi+13,295 mi
- 25/02/2015121,147 mi+16,466 mi
- 25/02/2015121,147 mi
- 18/02/2016133,726 mi+12,579 mi
- 18/02/2016133,726 mi
- 11/02/2017143,636 mi+9,910 mi
- 10/02/2018159,030 mi+15,394 mi
- 13/02/2019173,697 mi+14,667 mi
- 19/02/2020206,154 mi+32,457 mi
- 20/02/2020206,154 mi
Average of roughly 15,875 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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