2008 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · DY58 VRV
2008 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 183,741 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY58 VRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 183,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY58 VRV 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 Ford Kuga (DY58 VRV) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
DY58 VRV Mileage History
- 18/07/2023152,607 mi
- 31/07/2024154,319 mi+1,712 mi
- 05/08/2025155,361 mi+1,042 mi
- 07/08/2026183,740 mi+28,379 mi
- 10/08/2026183,741 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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