2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AB08 PLN
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 90,954 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB08 PLN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 90,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB08 PLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (AB08 PLN) between June 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
AB08 PLN Mileage History
- 04/06/201123,281 mi
- 04/06/201123,281 mi
- 02/06/201227,325 mi+4,044 mi
- 03/06/201332,254 mi+4,929 mi
- 03/06/201332,254 mi
- 03/06/201437,188 mi+4,934 mi
- 01/06/201542,720 mi+5,532 mi
- 02/06/201542,720 mi
- 24/05/201647,562 mi+4,842 mi
- 30/05/201753,671 mi+6,109 mi
- 24/05/201858,986 mi+5,315 mi
- 04/06/201964,841 mi+5,855 mi
- 03/06/202068,285 mi+3,444 mi
- 03/06/202068,285 mi
- 04/06/202171,814 mi+3,529 mi
- 04/06/202171,814 mi
- 20/05/202276,213 mi+4,399 mi
- 01/06/202380,196 mi+3,983 mi
- 02/06/202380,196 mi
- 29/05/202483,500 mi+3,304 mi
- 03/06/202483,500 mi
- 02/06/202586,990 mi+3,490 mi
- 02/06/202586,991 mi+1 mi
- 27/05/202690,954 mi+3,963 mi
Average of roughly 4,518 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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