2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · WM05 RWM
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 70,284 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM05 RWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 70,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
WM05 RWM 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 (WM05 RWM) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
WM05 RWM Mileage History
- 25/01/202462,789 mi
- 26/01/202462,789 mi
- 27/01/202568,075 mi+5,286 mi
- 26/02/202670,284 mi+2,209 mi
- 28/02/202670,284 mi
Average of roughly 3,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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