2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AB08 YFC

The 2008 Volkswagen Passat presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 21 February 2025 at 198,848 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the three most recent annual tests showing clean passes. The vehicle carries a clean advisory and defect sheet at every recorded examination, indicating no escalating mechanical or structural concerns over the observed period. Recorded mileage stands at 198,848 against an 18-year lifespan, equating to roughly 11,047 miles per year and sitting within typical use for a fleet-age Passat. The gap between the 1 March 2023 test at 187,774 miles and the 29 February 2024 test at 195,702 miles shows 7,928 miles covered, then 3,146 miles to the February 2025 test. This tapering annual distance suggests the car entered lighter duty in its later years. The DVSA data is sparse, with only five entries and no advisories or noted consumable wear such as tyres or brake discs, so the record alone reveals little about component-level care. The February 2024 and March 2023 tests each show a fail alongside a pass on the same date at identical mileages, with no defects logged on either outcome. This pattern points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault on the car. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake calipers, and underbody corrosion given the high total mileage and age, as the MOT record does not capture wear below failure thresholds. Prospective owners should verify the duplicate fail-pass entries with DVSA to confirm no suppressed defect data exists. Given the clean sheet at 198,848 miles, the Passat looks structurally sound on paper, but in-person checks on exhaust emissions and drivetrain condition remain prudent before purchase.