2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AE08 EEC
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 141,428 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE08 EEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 141,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE08 EEC 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 (AE08 EEC) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
AE08 EEC Mileage History
- 31/08/2022114,064 mi
- 29/08/2023122,308 mi+8,244 mi
- 19/08/2024127,731 mi+5,423 mi
- 06/08/2025132,603 mi+4,872 mi
- 25/08/2026141,428 mi+8,825 mi
Average of roughly 6,870 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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