2008 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Petrol · RK58 PXA
2008 Volkswagen Passat (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 120,460 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RK58 PXA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2024
- 120,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK58 PXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (RK58 PXA) between August 2011 and January 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
RK58 PXA Mileage History
- 19/08/201123,989 mi
- 14/08/201230,467 mi+6,478 mi
- 16/08/201336,529 mi+6,062 mi
- 11/08/201442,072 mi+5,543 mi
- 11/08/201442,072 mi
- 07/08/201548,380 mi+6,308 mi
- 12/08/201654,551 mi+6,171 mi
- 12/08/201654,551 mi
- 17/08/201759,884 mi+5,333 mi
- 17/08/201759,884 mi
- 21/08/201867,698 mi+7,814 mi
- 22/08/201867,700 mi+2 mi
- 19/08/201972,911 mi+5,211 mi
- 19/08/202078,291 mi+5,380 mi
- 16/08/202183,182 mi+4,891 mi
- 29/08/2022175,437 km
- 29/08/2022175,437 km
- 01/02/2023179,331 km+3,894 km
- 30/01/2024120,460 mi
Average of roughly 7,749 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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