2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AC08 KVJ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2008. Recorded mileage 190,367 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC08 KVJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 190,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC08 KVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (AC08 KVJ) between May 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
AC08 KVJ Mileage History
- 03/05/201131,660 mi
- 20/04/201238,310 mi+6,650 mi
- 25/04/201238,310 mi
- 11/04/201355,519 mi+17,209 mi
- 29/04/201470,835 mi+15,316 mi
- 29/04/201470,835 mi
- 01/05/201585,385 mi+14,550 mi
- 06/05/201689,038 mi+3,653 mi
- 22/06/201689,555 mi+517 mi
- 12/06/2017115,923 mi+26,368 mi
- 12/06/2017115,923 mi
- 12/03/2018127,861 mi+11,938 mi
- 14/03/2018127,861 mi
- 09/03/2019142,337 mi+14,476 mi
- 21/03/2020148,514 mi+6,177 mi
- 13/04/2021153,924 mi+5,410 mi
- 13/04/2021153,924 mi
- 12/04/2022159,065 mi+5,141 mi
- 12/04/2022159,094 mi+29 mi
- 13/04/2023163,443 mi+4,349 mi
- 18/04/2023163,502 mi+59 mi
- 19/04/2024167,469 mi+3,967 mi
- 19/04/2024167,469 mi
- 10/04/2025175,513 mi+8,044 mi
- 16/04/2025175,876 mi+363 mi
- 22/04/2026190,347 mi+14,471 mi
- 29/04/2026190,367 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 10,588 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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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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