2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · LP08 DVB
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 61,694 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,694 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.
LP08 DVB Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 61,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 DVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (LP08 DVB) between June 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LP08 DVB Mileage History
- 11/06/201117,946 mi
- 11/06/201117,946 mi
- 14/06/201234,770 mi+16,824 mi
- 14/06/201234,770 mi
- 06/06/201338,800 mi+4,030 mi
- 06/06/201338,800 mi
- 14/07/201442,159 mi+3,359 mi
- 14/07/201442,159 mi
- 11/08/201545,502 km
- 19/08/201648,038 km+2,536 km
- 19/08/201648,038 km
- 29/08/201752,356 mi
- 07/09/201856,034 mi+3,678 mi
- 10/09/201957,992 km
- 10/09/201957,992 km
- 14/09/202059,013 mi
- 15/09/202059,013 mi
- 28/09/202159,580 mi+567 mi
- 16/11/202260,121 mi+541 mi
- 28/09/202337,735 mi-22,386 mi
- 16/09/202444,907 mi+7,172 mi
- 23/09/202550,653 mi+5,746 mi
- 14/09/202661,688 mi+11,035 mi
- 15/09/202661,694 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,866 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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