2008 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · RF57 VBB
2008 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 121,927 miles. MOT valid until 20/11/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
RF57 VBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 121,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RF57 VBB Mileage History
- 15/11/2023111,990 mi
- 16/11/2023111,993 mi+3 mi
- 12/11/2024117,120 mi+5,127 mi
- 20/11/2025121,910 mi+4,790 mi
- 21/11/2025121,927 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 4,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF57 VBB 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 (RF57 VBB) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 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 (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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