2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AB08 WRT
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 145,385 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,385 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AB08 WRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 145,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB08 WRT 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 (AB08 WRT) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases middel sleve (6.1.2 (a))”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AB08 WRT Mileage History
- 17/08/2022143,623 mi
- 17/08/2022143,623 mi
- 10/05/2024144,098 mi+475 mi
- 08/10/2025145,385 mi+1,287 mi
- 11/10/2025145,385 mi
Average of roughly 559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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