2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · PX58 VLD
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 163,214 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX58 VLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 163,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX58 VLD 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 (PX58 VLD) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 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 (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
PX58 VLD Mileage History
- 30/04/2024156,212 mi
- 28/04/2025159,529 mi+3,317 mi
- 30/04/2025159,530 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/2026163,212 mi+3,682 mi
- 28/05/2026163,214 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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