2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · MJ08 XFW
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 102,219 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MJ08 XFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 102,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MJ08 XFW Mileage History
- 04/09/202390,153 mi
- 08/06/202491,114 mi+961 mi
- 08/06/202491,114 mi
- 01/07/2025102,194 mi+11,080 mi
- 20/01/2026102,219 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 5,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJ08 XFW 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 (MJ08 XFW) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 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 (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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