2008 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · DU08 JOA
2008 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 85,169 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DU08 JOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 85,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DU08 JOA Mileage History
- 04/03/202265,834 mi
- 24/02/202372,025 mi+6,191 mi
- 20/02/202479,806 mi+7,781 mi
- 13/03/202585,044 mi+5,238 mi
- 23/04/202585,169 mi+125 mi
Average of roughly 6,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU08 JOA 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 (DU08 JOA) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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