2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · Y17 JCM
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 111,713 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y17 JCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 111,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y17 JCM 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 (Y17 JCM) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y17 JCM Mileage History
- 18/07/2023100,164 mi
- 18/07/2023100,168 mi+4 mi
- 24/07/2024106,116 mi+5,948 mi
- 09/07/2025111,650 mi+5,534 mi
- 15/07/2025111,713 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 5,793 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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