2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RJ58 NUX
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 213,946 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ58 NUX Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2017
- 213,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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RJ58 NUX Mileage History
- 22/02/2012122,167 mi
- 23/02/2012122,167 mi
- 07/02/2013131,055 mi+8,888 mi
- 07/02/2013131,055 mi
- 18/02/2014148,420 mi+17,365 mi
- 19/02/2014148,420 mi
- 21/02/2015163,085 mi+14,665 mi
- 21/02/2015163,085 mi
- 20/01/2016189,361 mi+26,276 mi
- 21/01/2016189,361 mi
- 12/01/2017213,941 mi+24,580 mi
- 16/01/2017213,946 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 18,727 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
RJ58 NUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (RJ58 NUX) between February 2012 and January 2017.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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