2008 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · BL08 DYP
2008 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 166,039 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL08 DYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 166,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL08 DYP 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 (BL08 DYP) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 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 (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
BL08 DYP Mileage History
- 28/04/2022147,406 mi
- 12/01/2024158,464 mi+11,058 mi
- 01/02/2024158,823 mi+359 mi
- 02/04/2025166,039 mi+7,216 mi
- 02/04/2025166,039 mi
Average of roughly 6,361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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