2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · LP08 DVR
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 96,772 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,772 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 DVR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 96,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 DVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (LP08 DVR) between June 2011 and July 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
LP08 DVR Mileage History
- 25/06/201115,234 mi
- 20/06/201222,346 mi+7,112 mi
- 18/06/201333,709 mi+11,363 mi
- 19/06/201444,460 mi+10,751 mi
- 13/08/201570,296 mi+25,836 mi
- 15/08/201570,296 mi
- 09/09/201674,775 mi+4,479 mi
- 14/09/201674,829 mi+54 mi
- 18/09/201778,014 mi+3,185 mi
- 08/09/201880,880 mi+2,866 mi
- 11/10/201984,099 mi+3,219 mi
- 12/10/202086,313 mi+2,214 mi
- 16/11/202188,910 mi+2,597 mi
- 16/11/202188,910 mi
- 22/12/202292,002 mi+3,092 mi
- 22/12/202292,004 mi+2 mi
- 23/01/202494,533 mi+2,529 mi
- 23/01/202494,535 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/202596,767 mi+2,232 mi
- 08/07/202596,772 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,809 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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