2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · GU08 XGR
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 86,104 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU08 XGR Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 86,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU08 XGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (GU08 XGR) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GU08 XGR Mileage History
- 09/03/201120,854 mi
- 08/03/201227,606 mi+6,752 mi
- 05/03/201332,934 mi+5,328 mi
- 07/03/201438,753 mi+5,819 mi
- 09/03/201543,786 mi+5,033 mi
- 14/04/201650,915 mi+7,129 mi
- 13/04/201756,185 mi+5,270 mi
- 05/04/201861,761 mi+5,576 mi
- 15/03/201966,378 mi+4,617 mi
- 25/03/202070,662 mi+4,284 mi
- 15/03/202172,801 mi+2,139 mi
- 16/03/202275,017 mi+2,216 mi
- 20/03/202379,395 mi+4,378 mi
- 18/03/202482,073 mi+2,678 mi
- 17/03/202584,221 mi+2,148 mi
- 17/03/202584,221 mi
- 16/03/202686,104 mi+1,883 mi
Average of roughly 4,344 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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