2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RF08 LKP

The 2008 Volkswagen Passat presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 14 January 2026 at 156,174 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable in terms of mechanical condition, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by rapid passes, with the most recent failure on 6 January 2026 at 156,142 miles cleared eight days later with no defects listed. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than worsening mechanical decay. The recorded mileage of 156,174 against an 18-year lifespan equates to roughly 8,676 miles per year, which is typical for the vehicle's age and indicates consistent rather than sporadic use. Between the 8 January 2024 pass at 137,963 miles and the 18 December 2024 pass at 148,085 miles the car covered just over 10,000 miles, then added only 8,089 miles to the January 2026 test. The DVSA record is sparse, showing clean passes and two anomaly failures with no advisories or defects logged at any stage, so no wear trends on consumables or structural items are evidenced in the data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the vehicle's age and 156,000-mile accumulation, as the MOT record omits advisories that often precede failure on high-mileage Passats. The twin failure-pass cycles in December 2024 and January 2026 with zero defects recorded imply the previous owner addressed minor test-centre discrepancies quickly but leaves the underlying condition of exhaust emissions and corrosion protection unverified by the paper trail. Given the clean documented history and ordinary mileage, previous ownership appears to have maintained basic legal compliance, yet the absence of any recorded advisories across five tests is atypical for a 2008 model and warrants scrutiny of test thoroughness rather than assumption of excellent care.