2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · N12 FFY
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 137,347 miles. MOT valid until 31/05/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
N12 FFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 137,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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N12 FFY Mileage History
- 23/05/2023120,405 mi
- 24/05/2023120,420 mi+15 mi
- 25/05/2024124,430 mi+4,010 mi
- 30/05/2025131,580 mi+7,150 mi
- 27/05/2026137,347 mi+5,767 mi
Average of roughly 5,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N12 FFY 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 (N12 FFY) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 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 (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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