2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · YL57 AEN
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07/02/2008. Recorded mileage 139,425 miles. MOT valid until 01/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,425 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
YL57 AEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 139,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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YL57 AEN Mileage History
- 08/12/2023128,060 mi
- 08/12/2023128,060 mi
- 27/12/2024133,918 mi+5,858 mi
- 22/12/2025139,390 mi+5,472 mi
- 02/01/2026139,425 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 5,491 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL57 AEN 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 (YL57 AEN) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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