2008 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · SY58 XES
2008 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 132,530 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
SY58 XES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 132,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY58 XES 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 (SY58 XES) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed (7.1.1 (a”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SY58 XES Mileage History
- 24/07/2024128,855 mi
- 24/07/2024128,857 mi+2 mi
- 16/07/2025130,210 mi+1,353 mi
- 24/07/2026132,530 mi+2,320 mi
- 30/07/2026132,530 mi
Average of roughly 1,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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