2008 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · GL08 GME
2008 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 199,108 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GL08 GME Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2024
- 199,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 GME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (GL08 GME) between September 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
GL08 GME Mileage History
- 15/09/2021185,796 mi
- 06/10/2022189,419 mi+3,623 mi
- 28/09/2023192,901 mi+3,482 mi
- 22/10/2024199,108 mi+6,207 mi
Average of roughly 4,292 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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