2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · LB08 VGF
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 158,921 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 VGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 158,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 VGF 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 (LB08 VGF) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LB08 VGF Mileage History
- 31/05/2023137,377 mi
- 05/06/2024145,202 mi+7,825 mi
- 10/06/2024145,220 mi+18 mi
- 22/05/2025150,752 mi+5,532 mi
- 19/05/2026158,921 mi+8,169 mi
Average of roughly 7,258 miles per year across 5 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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