2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AB08 JRV
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 156,865 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB08 JRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/11/2024
- 156,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB08 JRV 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 (AB08 JRV) between January 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
AB08 JRV Mileage History
- 05/01/2022148,735 mi
- 06/01/2022148,473 mi-262 mi
- 03/01/2023151,012 mi+2,539 mi
- 23/11/2023152,121 mi+1,109 mi
- 29/11/2024156,865 mi+4,744 mi
Average of roughly 2,804 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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