2008 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · KW08 HDJ
2008 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2008. Recorded mileage 211,851 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
KW08 HDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 211,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
KW08 HDJ Mileage History
- 04/04/2022186,431 mi
- 01/04/2023191,896 mi+5,465 mi
- 04/04/2024199,170 mi+7,274 mi
- 04/04/2024199,177 mi+7 mi
- 02/04/2025211,851 mi+12,674 mi
Average of roughly 8,488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KW08 HDJ 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 (KW08 HDJ) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (KW08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as KW08HDJ.
TOYOTA
COROLLA
TOYOTA
AURIS
TOYOTA
PRIUS
TOYOTA
RAV4
VAUXHALL
GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO
TOYOTA
HI-ACE
TOYOTA
HI-ACE
TOYOTA
HI-ACE
TOYOTA
HI-ACE
TOYOTA
PRIUS
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
PRIUS
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.