2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AB08 JVP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02/06/2008. Recorded mileage 133,954 miles. MOT valid until 10/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
AB08 JVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 133,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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AB08 JVP Mileage History
- 19/07/2024120,367 mi
- 14/07/2025125,261 mi+4,894 mi
- 15/07/2025125,261 mi
- 31/07/2026133,934 mi+8,673 mi
- 12/08/2026133,954 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 6,581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AB08 JVP 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 JVP) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 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: Bodywork (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”.
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