2008 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L Petrol · GP08 DCU
2008 Volkswagen Passat (3.6L, petrol). First registered 17/06/2008. Recorded mileage 206,920 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3597cc
GP08 DCU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2025
- 206,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GP08 DCU Mileage History
- 27/06/2022170,423 mi
- 11/07/2023184,436 mi+14,013 mi
- 21/06/2024195,998 mi+11,562 mi
- 09/07/2025206,920 mi+10,922 mi
Average of roughly 12,032 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GP08 DCU 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 (GP08 DCU) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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