2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KE08 AEX
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2008. Recorded mileage 122,211 miles. MOT valid until 17/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,211 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
KE08 AEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 122,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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KE08 AEX Mileage History
- 18/01/2024104,686 mi
- 15/01/2025113,233 mi+8,547 mi
- 15/01/2025113,234 mi+1 mi
- 06/01/2026122,206 mi+8,972 mi
- 06/01/2026122,211 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KE08 AEX 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 Golf (KE08 AEX) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 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: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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