2008 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · BV08 OWH
2008 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 162,529 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BV08 OWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2025
- 162,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BV08 OWH Mileage History
- 21/06/2023145,591 mi
- 22/06/2023145,593 mi+2 mi
- 22/06/2024152,761 mi+7,168 mi
- 22/06/2024152,763 mi+2 mi
- 21/06/2025162,529 mi+9,766 mi
Average of roughly 8,463 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV08 OWH 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 (BV08 OWH) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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