2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · LD08 EDL
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 187,081 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD08 EDL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 187,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 EDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (LD08 EDL) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 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 (15 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
LD08 EDL Mileage History
- 03/03/201159,657 mi
- 05/03/201265,652 mi+5,995 mi
- 25/02/201370,534 mi+4,882 mi
- 11/02/201475,811 mi+5,277 mi
- 12/02/201475,811 mi
- 05/02/201584,261 mi+8,450 mi
- 08/02/201691,522 mi+7,261 mi
- 16/03/201796,202 mi+4,680 mi
- 14/03/2018111,225 mi+15,023 mi
- 14/03/2019125,173 mi+13,948 mi
- 16/03/2020133,389 mi+8,216 mi
- 13/03/2021143,457 mi+10,068 mi
- 12/03/2022157,315 mi+13,858 mi
- 08/03/2023161,778 mi+4,463 mi
- 05/03/2024168,661 mi+6,883 mi
- 05/03/2024168,663 mi+2 mi
- 04/03/2025180,392 mi+11,729 mi
- 13/03/2026187,081 mi+6,689 mi
Average of roughly 8,479 miles per year across 18 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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