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2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · SH08 GKN

SH08 GKN

2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 142,475 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2008 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/10/2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (12/05/2019)
Recorded Mileage
142,475 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/10/2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 12/05/2019
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1968cc

SH08 GKN Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2019
  • 142,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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SH08 GKN Mileage History

  1. 27/04/201181,693 mi
  2. 27/04/201181,693 mi
  3. 28/04/2012100,501 mi+18,808 mi
  4. 23/04/2013112,981 mi+12,480 mi
  5. 23/04/2013113,014 mi+33 mi
  6. 26/04/2014122,755 mi+9,741 mi
  7. 26/04/2014122,755 mi
  8. 14/04/2015127,629 mi+4,874 mi
  9. 07/04/2016132,142 mi+4,513 mi
  10. 18/04/2017135,742 mi+3,600 mi
  11. 12/04/2018139,145 mi+3,403 mi
  12. 12/04/2018139,145 mi
  13. 25/04/2019142,475 mi+3,330 mi

Average of roughly 7,602 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

SH08 GKN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 05:34
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (SH08 GKN) between April 2011 and April 2019.

The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 25 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”.

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