2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · KP58 SXV
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 152,159 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP58 SXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/04/2026
- 152,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP58 SXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (KP58 SXV) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
KP58 SXV Mileage History
- 13/04/2023126,210 mi
- 10/04/2024129,903 mi+3,693 mi
- 07/04/2025142,901 mi+12,998 mi
- 07/04/2025142,901 mi
- 24/04/2026152,159 mi+9,258 mi
Average of roughly 8,564 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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