2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · DS57 RFN
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 161,601 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS57 RFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 161,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS57 RFN 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 (DS57 RFN) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DS57 RFN Mileage History
- 05/01/2023148,598 mi
- 19/01/2024154,200 mi+5,602 mi
- 09/01/2025157,484 mi+3,284 mi
- 08/01/2026161,601 mi+4,117 mi
- 08/01/2026161,601 mi
Average of roughly 4,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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