2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · YY08 JKJ
2008 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2008. Recorded mileage 201,143 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY08 JKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 201,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY08 JKJ 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 (YY08 JKJ) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 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: Lighting (25 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge main tread groove (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right Damage to leading edge of wing has changed headlamp position (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YY08 JKJ Mileage History
- 04/04/2024186,664 mi
- 08/04/2025190,445 mi+3,781 mi
- 08/04/2025190,445 mi
- 07/04/2026201,141 mi+10,696 mi
- 08/04/2026201,143 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,205 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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