2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SE08 AEK
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/07/2008. Recorded mileage 164,812 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,812 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
SE08 AEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2025
- 164,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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SE08 AEK Mileage History
- 11/01/2023135,659 mi
- 15/01/2024147,575 mi+11,916 mi
- 16/01/2024147,602 mi+27 mi
- 05/02/2025164,696 mi+17,094 mi
- 07/02/2025164,812 mi+116 mi
Average of roughly 14,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SE08 AEK 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 (SE08 AEK) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”.
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