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DE08 FAU

2008 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Passat Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 185,413 miles on the clock, averaging 9,795 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE08 FAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,413
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,795

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,413 miles
Reading date
Miles last year59
Average per year9,795
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE08 FAU 70k99k128k157k185k '11'22'18

Check DE08 FAU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,413 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,354 miles
Since last MOT+5,677 miles
PASS
Mileage179,677 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,671 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage173,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage166,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,148 miles
PASS
Mileage158,309 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage153,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,243 miles
Since last MOT+9,298 miles
PASS
Mileage143,945 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,149 miles
PASS
Mileage135,247 miles
Since last MOT+9,805 miles
PASS
Mileage125,442 miles
Since last MOT+21,184 miles
PASS
Mileage104,258 miles
Since last MOT+34,208 miles
PASS
Mileage70,050 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DE08 FAU

What car is DE08 FAU?

DE08 FAU is a black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DE08 FAU?

The last recorded mileage for DE08 FAU was 185,413 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE08 FAU passed its MOT?

DE08 FAU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2022.

Is DE08 FAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE08 FAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DE08 FAU?

DE08 FAU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.