2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AC08 XTR
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 197,809 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC08 XTR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 197,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AC08 XTR Mileage History
- 29/09/2023168,353 mi
- 25/09/2024184,675 mi+16,322 mi
- 02/10/2024184,675 mi
- 26/09/2025197,809 mi+13,134 mi
- 01/10/2025197,809 mi
Average of roughly 14,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AC08 XTR 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 (AC08 XTR) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 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 (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
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