2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AD57 JKK
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 122,597 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD57 JKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 122,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD57 JKK 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 (AD57 JKK) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AD57 JKK Mileage History
- 11/04/2023115,181 mi
- 12/04/2024121,550 mi+6,369 mi
- 26/04/2024121,552 mi+2 mi
- 12/04/2025121,959 mi+407 mi
- 08/06/2026122,597 mi+638 mi
Average of roughly 2,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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