2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · SH58 AHF
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 249,752 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
SH58 AHF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2022
- 249,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH58 AHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (SH58 AHF) between November 2011 and December 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2022 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 (17 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SH58 AHF Mileage History
- 15/11/2011100,428 mi
- 15/11/2011100,428 mi
- 15/11/2012111,787 mi+11,359 mi
- 15/01/2014120,308 mi+8,521 mi
- 17/03/2015128,685 mi+8,377 mi
- 22/03/2016135,638 mi+6,953 mi
- 08/05/2017143,324 mi+7,686 mi
- 03/05/2018157,820 mi+14,496 mi
- 03/05/2018157,823 mi+3 mi
- 06/12/2018166,293 mi+8,470 mi
- 12/12/2018166,294 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/2019171,664 mi+5,370 mi
- 10/10/2019191,600 mi+19,936 mi
- 30/06/2020204,286 mi+12,686 mi
- 01/07/2020204,287 mi+1 mi
- 14/12/2020214,688 mi+10,401 mi
- 29/06/2021270,209 mi+55,521 mi
- 20/12/2021236,515 mi-33,694 mi
- 23/06/2022242,751 mi+6,236 mi
- 01/07/2022242,752 mi+1 mi
- 12/12/2022249,752 mi+7,000 mi
Average of roughly 13,483 miles per year across 21 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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