2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · 8 KAJ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 190,368 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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8 KAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 190,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
8 KAJ 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 (8 KAJ) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
8 KAJ Mileage History
- 30/10/2023178,214 mi
- 29/10/2024184,360 mi+6,146 mi
- 05/11/2024184,488 mi+128 mi
- 16/02/2026190,363 mi+5,875 mi
- 16/02/2026190,368 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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