2008 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · KO08 CDN
2008 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 42,051 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3200cc
KO08 CDN Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2020
- 42,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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KO08 CDN Mileage History
- 02/06/201418,543 mi
- 01/07/201526,459 mi+7,916 mi
- 03/07/201526,460 mi+1 mi
- 10/09/201627,185 mi+725 mi
- 20/10/201732,664 mi+5,479 mi
- 23/10/201732,664 mi
- 16/01/201940,322 mi+7,658 mi
- 17/01/201940,322 mi
- 07/03/202042,051 mi+1,729 mi
Average of roughly 4,079 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
KO08 CDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (KO08 CDN) between June 2014 and March 2020.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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