2008 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · SJ58 ZKN
2008 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 157,246 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2019.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ58 ZKN Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2018
- 157,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ58 ZKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (SJ58 ZKN) between September 2011 and June 2018.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 zr 17 (5.2.3 (e))”.
SJ58 ZKN Mileage History
- 01/09/201126,886 mi
- 01/09/201126,886 mi
- 20/01/201229,531 mi+2,645 mi
- 17/12/201248,782 mi+19,251 mi
- 04/12/201368,615 mi+19,833 mi
- 04/12/201368,625 mi+10 mi
- 22/12/201489,603 mi+20,978 mi
- 22/12/201489,607 mi+4 mi
- 04/07/2016119,594 mi+29,987 mi
- 04/07/2016119,598 mi+4 mi
- 26/06/2017140,069 mi+20,471 mi
- 26/06/2017140,072 mi+3 mi
- 14/06/2018157,214 mi+17,142 mi
- 14/06/2018157,246 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 19,213 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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