2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RJ08 ABZ
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 230,289 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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RJ08 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 230,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ08 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (RJ08 ABZ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RJ08 ABZ Mileage History
- 27/10/2023206,548 mi
- 18/10/2024217,172 mi+10,624 mi
- 18/10/2024217,172 mi
- 17/10/2025230,289 mi+13,117 mi
- 17/10/2025230,289 mi
Average of roughly 12,024 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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