The road tax status for CTS 3 is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for CTS 3?

The MOT for CTS 3 is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of CTS 3?

The recorded mileage for CTS 3 is 156,779 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is CTS 3 ULEZ compliant?

No, CTS 3 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · CTS 3

CTS 3

2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/03/2008. Recorded mileage 156,779 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Swansea
MOT Status: Valid until 28/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 156,779 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 28/07/2027

Tax Status

Check Tax

Click to check rates

Mileage: 156,779 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1968cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

CTS 3 Key Findings

17 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
156,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Good

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for CTS3

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Finance

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Write-off

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Salvage

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Imported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Exported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Scrapped

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Destruction

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

V5C Logbook

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

CTS 3 Mileage History

08/03/201130,489 mi
30/08/201133,249 mi+2,760 mi
28/08/201244,015 mi+10,766 mi
28/08/201354,968 mi+10,953 mi
18/08/201464,072 mi+9,104 mi
06/08/201573,291 mi+9,219 mi
01/09/201684,048 mi+10,757 mi
22/08/201793,829 mi+9,781 mi
17/08/2018102,361 mi+8,532 mi
20/08/2019110,348 mi+7,987 mi
22/08/2020116,942 mi+6,594 mi
07/08/2021122,003 mi+5,061 mi
06/08/2022129,727 mi+7,724 mi
19/08/2023137,611 mi+7,884 mi
10/08/2024144,591 mi+6,980 mi
02/08/2025151,163 mi+6,572 mi
30/07/2026156,779 mi+5,616 mi

Average of roughly 8,203 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

CTS 3 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 21:55

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (CTS 3) between March 2011 and July 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 38 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 38 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.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY