2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AF58 XEA
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 179,554 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF58 XEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 179,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF58 XEA 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 (AF58 XEA) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 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 (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”.
AF58 XEA Mileage History
- 09/04/2022149,024 mi
- 28/04/2023159,051 mi+10,027 mi
- 22/04/2024179,403 mi+20,352 mi
- 25/04/2024179,549 mi+146 mi
- 26/04/2024179,554 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 14,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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