2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · WR08 AXW
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 166,384 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WR08 AXW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 166,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WR08 AXW Mileage History
- 07/06/201133,677 mi
- 31/05/201249,616 mi+15,939 mi
- 18/05/201362,267 mi+12,651 mi
- 23/01/201468,318 mi+6,051 mi
- 25/03/201468,335 mi+17 mi
- 07/03/201578,070 mi+9,735 mi
- 21/03/201578,474 mi+404 mi
- 05/03/201688,023 mi+9,549 mi
- 05/03/201688,023 mi
- 17/10/201797,139 mi+9,116 mi
- 18/07/2018110,042 mi+12,903 mi
- 19/07/2018110,046 mi+4 mi
- 11/07/2019113,968 mi+3,922 mi
- 03/09/2020118,298 mi+4,330 mi
- 12/08/2021122,404 mi+4,106 mi
- 12/08/2021122,404 mi
- 15/09/2022134,073 mi+11,669 mi
- 01/08/2023143,500 mi+9,427 mi
- 01/08/2023143,500 mi
- 23/05/2024152,150 mi+8,650 mi
- 23/05/2024152,150 mi
- 01/05/2025159,607 mi+7,457 mi
- 06/05/2025159,633 mi+26 mi
- 01/05/2026166,384 mi+6,751 mi
Average of roughly 8,907 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
WR08 AXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Passat (WR08 AXW) between June 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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