2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · KN58 AXS
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 145,023 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KN58 AXS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 145,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN58 AXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (KN58 AXS) between October 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
KN58 AXS Mileage History
- 26/10/201136,637 mi
- 13/11/201244,628 mi+7,991 mi
- 18/12/201355,840 mi+11,212 mi
- 28/07/201568,427 mi+12,587 mi
- 18/07/201680,889 mi+12,462 mi
- 18/07/201680,889 mi
- 15/07/201796,952 mi+16,063 mi
- 22/07/201796,953 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/2018113,265 mi+16,312 mi
- 12/08/2019120,487 mi+7,222 mi
- 27/10/2020124,032 mi+3,545 mi
- 26/10/2021125,516 mi+1,484 mi
- 21/10/2022130,927 mi+5,411 mi
- 26/10/2023141,284 mi+10,357 mi
- 22/10/2025143,200 mi+1,916 mi
- 09/09/2026145,023 mi+1,823 mi
Average of roughly 7,288 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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