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2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · HG57 YAX

HG57 YAX

2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12/01/2008. Recorded mileage 136,847 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2008 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 26/01/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/01/2027)
Recorded Mileage
136,847 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/01/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/01/2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1968cc

HG57 YAX Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
  • 136,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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✓ No outstanding recalls
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HG57 YAX Mileage History

  1. 16/12/201042,267 mi
  2. 10/01/201257,675 mi+15,408 mi
  3. 02/01/201365,400 mi+7,725 mi
  4. 02/01/201365,400 mi
  5. 14/12/201376,216 mi+10,816 mi
  6. 15/12/201487,567 mi+11,351 mi
  7. 07/01/201696,869 mi+9,302 mi
  8. 13/12/2016105,106 mi+8,237 mi
  9. 13/12/2017111,050 mi+5,944 mi
  10. 22/01/2019117,918 mi+6,868 mi
  11. 09/01/2020123,226 mi+5,308 mi
  12. 23/12/2020125,416 mi+2,190 mi
  13. 14/01/2022128,057 mi+2,641 mi
  14. 27/01/2023129,272 mi+1,215 mi
  15. 12/01/2024130,678 mi+1,406 mi
  16. 06/01/2025133,995 mi+3,317 mi
  17. 19/01/2026136,847 mi+2,852 mi

Average of roughly 6,266 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

HG57 YAX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 13:52
MOT Analysis

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 (HG57 YAX) between December 2010 and January 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 January 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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.

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ADVISORY