2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · MM08 CEA
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 203,310 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM08 CEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 203,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM08 CEA 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 (MM08 CEA) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 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 (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MM08 CEA Mileage History
- 20/02/2024183,407 mi
- 23/02/2024183,415 mi+8 mi
- 12/03/2025193,788 mi+10,373 mi
- 20/03/2025193,790 mi+2 mi
- 17/03/2026203,310 mi+9,520 mi
Average of roughly 9,615 miles per year across 5 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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