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2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · J6 CVW

J6 CVW

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 302,873 km. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2008
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/09/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Odometer
302,873 km
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/09/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1896cc

J6 CVW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
  • 302,873 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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J6 CVW Odometer History

  1. 07/09/2022170,081 mi
  2. 08/09/2022170,089 mi+8 mi
  3. 09/08/2023294,253 km
  4. 28/08/2024299,001 km+4,748 km
  5. 05/09/2025302,873 km+3,872 km

Average of roughly 44,336 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J6 CVW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 Golf (J6 CVW) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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