2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AD57 NTT
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 181,605 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD57 NTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 181,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD57 NTT 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 NTT) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 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: Tyres (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
AD57 NTT Mileage History
- 25/08/2023152,850 mi
- 20/11/2024167,525 mi+14,675 mi
- 28/11/2024168,528 mi+1,003 mi
- 18/11/2025181,605 mi+13,077 mi
- 18/11/2025181,605 mi
Average of roughly 12,868 miles per year across 5 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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