2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · MA08 VXH
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,571 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA08 VXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 126,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 VXH 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 (MA08 VXH) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 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 (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing)(sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing)(sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
MA08 VXH Mileage History
- 01/09/2023116,137 mi
- 19/08/2024121,484 mi+5,347 mi
- 21/08/2024121,484 mi
- 22/08/2025126,571 mi+5,087 mi
- 01/09/2025126,571 mi
Average of roughly 5,213 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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