2008 Volkswagen Passat 1.9L Diesel · VE08 RSO
2008 Volkswagen Passat (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 149,459 miles. MOT valid until 04 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE08 RSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 149,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE08 RSO 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 (VE08 RSO) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
VE08 RSO Mileage History
- 02/09/2023145,163 mi
- 29/08/2024147,117 mi+1,954 mi
- 29/08/2024147,117 mi
- 06/09/2025149,027 mi+1,910 mi
- 05/09/2026149,459 mi+432 mi
Average of roughly 1,428 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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