Official DVLA Record

2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RY57 FDM

RY57 FDM

2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2008. Recorded mileage 153,960 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2008 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 17/04/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/08/2018)
Recorded Mileage
153,960 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/04/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/08/2018
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1968cc

RY57 FDM Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2018
  • 153,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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RY57 FDM Mileage History

  1. 11/02/201137,264 mi
  2. 10/02/201248,577 mi+11,313 mi
  3. 18/04/201364,150 mi+15,573 mi
  4. 11/04/201476,329 mi+12,179 mi
  5. 16/04/201591,043 mi+14,714 mi
  6. 14/04/2016104,543 mi+13,500 mi
  7. 08/04/2017129,566 mi+25,023 mi
  8. 08/04/2017129,566 mi
  9. 14/04/2018153,960 mi+24,394 mi

Average of roughly 16,274 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

RY57 FDM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 18:50
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (RY57 FDM) between February 2011 and April 2018.

The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 April 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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.

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ADVISORY