2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RK58 PVU
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 79,923 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK58 PVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 79,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK58 PVU 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 (RK58 PVU) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues). 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.
RK58 PVU Mileage History
- 12/10/202274,587 mi
- 13/10/202376,719 mi+2,132 mi
- 10/10/202478,236 mi+1,517 mi
- 22/10/202579,128 mi+892 mi
- 06/10/202679,923 mi+795 mi
Average of roughly 1,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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