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Outstanding Recall

2008 Dodge Nitro 2.8L Diesel · VK08 CDU

VK08 CDU

2008 Dodge Nitro (2.8L, diesel). First registered 06/03/2008. Recorded mileage 60,112 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
DODGE NITRO
Year / Origin
2008 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 06/03/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
60,112 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/03/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2777cc

VK08 CDU Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2024
  • 60,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
15
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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VK08 CDU Mileage History

  1. 03/03/201127,059 mi
  2. 11/03/201127,060 mi+1 mi
  3. 11/03/201127,060 mi
  4. 14/03/201229,671 mi+2,611 mi
  5. 07/03/201333,358 mi+3,687 mi
  6. 12/03/201437,392 mi+4,034 mi
  7. 21/03/201437,398 mi+6 mi
  8. 18/03/201540,970 mi+3,572 mi
  9. 20/03/201540,985 mi+15 mi
  10. 08/03/201644,976 mi+3,991 mi
  11. 17/03/201748,974 mi+3,998 mi
  12. 13/03/201851,050 mi+2,076 mi
  13. 20/03/201953,172 mi+2,122 mi
  14. 21/03/201953,180 mi+8 mi
  15. 23/03/202056,989 mi+3,809 mi
  16. 30/03/202056,989 mi
  17. 15/03/202159,335 mi+2,346 mi
  18. 07/03/202259,886 mi+551 mi
  19. 09/03/202259,886 mi
  20. 16/12/202360,084 mi+198 mi
  21. 29/02/202460,099 mi+15 mi
  22. 07/03/202460,112 mi+13 mi

Average of roughly 2,540 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

VK08 CDU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 15:48
MOT Analysis

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

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Dodge Nitro (VK08 CDU) between March 2011 and March 2024.

The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 07 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Clip missing from hose support (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Linkage rod bent / bush twisted (5.3.3 (c) (i))”.

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