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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF2008 · 2.0L DIESEL

SD08 ABN

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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — DIESEL, 1968cc. This vehicle has 142,246 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 17/09/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1968cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing despite minor testing setbacks. The most recent inspection on 13 September 2025 at 142,246 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a failure just three days prior at nearly identical mileage. This suggests a minor, easily rectified issue, such as a blown bulb or a light adjustment, which was addressed immediately by the owner rather than a sign of deep-seated mechanical neglect. The' pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's age, showing typical annual usage. With 142,246 miles over 18 years, the car has averaged approximately 7,900 miles per year. Between the September 2023 and 2024 tests, the vehicle covered 11,486 miles, while the period between 2024 and 2025 saw 5,191 miles. This recent dip in mileage does not indicate a major anomaly, but the overall accumulation means the drivetrain and suspension components have reached a significant life stage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension assembly and braking system, as the high mileage and age of this Golf often lead to perished bushes, worn shock artwork, and seized own. While the MOT history is clean of structural failures, the age of the vehicle necessitates a close look for corrosion on the sills and wheel arches. Given the minor failures recorded in 2023 and 2025, verifying that the owner remains proactive with reactive maintenance is essential to ensure the car remains reliable for further use.

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75
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing despite minor testing setbacks. The most recent inspection on 13 September 2025 at 142,246 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a failure just three days prior at nearly identical mileage. This suggests a minor, easily rectified issue, such as a blown bulb or a light adjustment, which was addressed immediately by the owner rather than a sign of deep-seated mechanical neglect. The' pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's age, showing typical annual usage. With 142,246 miles over 18 years, the car has averaged approximately 7,900 miles per year. Between the September 2023 and 2024 tests, the vehicle covered 11,486 miles, while the period between 2024 and 2025 saw 5,191 miles. This recent dip in mileage does not indicate a major anomaly, but the overall accumulation means the drivetrain and suspension components have reached a significant life stage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension assembly and braking system, as the high mileage and age of this Golf often lead to perished bushes, worn shock artwork, and seized own. While the MOT history is clean of structural failures, the age of the vehicle necessitates a close look for corrosion on the sills and wheel arches. Given the minor failures recorded in 2023 and 2025, verifying that the owner remains proactive with reactive maintenance is essential to ensure the car remains reliable for further use.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Volkswagen Golf (SD08 ABN) from 2008 show a total of 5 MOT tests between September 2023 and September 2025.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 14 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 15 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.

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