2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AB08 JNK
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 171,811 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/07/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
AB08 JNK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2021
- 171,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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AB08 JNK Mileage History
- 25/03/201154,414 mi
- 20/03/201265,712 mi+11,298 mi
- 11/03/201376,578 mi+10,866 mi
- 11/03/201487,925 mi+11,347 mi
- 23/03/201599,203 mi+11,278 mi
- 14/03/2016111,040 mi+11,837 mi
- 10/03/2017120,917 mi+9,877 mi
- 20/03/2018130,522 mi+9,605 mi
- 24/03/2018130,694 mi+172 mi
- 22/03/2019143,305 mi+12,611 mi
- 24/03/2020153,000 mi+9,695 mi
- 24/03/2020153,005 mi+5 mi
- 09/07/2021171,811 mi+18,806 mi
Average of roughly 11,407 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
AB08 JNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (AB08 JNK) between March 2011 and July 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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