2008 Skoda Roomster 1.4L Diesel · WL08 AEV

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a consistent run of clean MOT results. The most recent test on 17 March 2026 at 126,173 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a three-year streak of perfect certificates. This indicates that once the failure in March 2023 at 116,388 miles was rectified, the previous owner successfully maintained the vehicle to meet DVSA safety standards without recurring mechanical or structural failures. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between March 2024 and March 2026, the car covered 7,370 miles, showing a steady rate of use rather than long periods of stagnation or sudden spikes. This low mileage suggests the vehicle has been used for shorter trips, which generally easier on the drivetrain and engine components, though the age of the car means that natural degradation of rubber components and seals remains a factor regardless of the odometer. Despite the clean recent history, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically checking the sills and wheel arches for corrosion. Given the age of the 2008 Roomster, hidden rust can develop that does not trigger an MOT failure until it becomes structural. You should also inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of wear, as these components perish over time even with low mileage. The lack of advisories in the last three tests suggests the brakes and tyres were in good condition, but a manual check of the brake pads and the depth of the discs remains necessary to ensure no recent thinning has occurred since the March test.