2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · WM08 BTO
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 120,520 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM08 BTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 120,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM08 BTO 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 (WM08 BTO) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 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 (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
WM08 BTO Mileage History
- 23/01/2023117,184 mi
- 24/01/2024117,620 mi+436 mi
- 24/01/2025118,139 mi+519 mi
- 22/01/2026120,520 mi+2,381 mi
- 26/01/2026120,520 mi
Average of roughly 1,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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