2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · PE58 XOC
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 175,018 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE58 XOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 175,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE58 XOC 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 (PE58 XOC) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 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 (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe broken off backbox (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACKBOX (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
PE58 XOC Mileage History
- 26/10/2023168,694 mi
- 26/10/2023168,694 mi
- 08/11/2024171,939 mi+3,245 mi
- 02/12/2025175,018 mi+3,079 mi
- 04/12/2025175,018 mi
Average of roughly 2,999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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