2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AE08 LSB
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 148,547 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE08 LSB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 148,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE08 LSB 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 (AE08 LSB) between October 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
AE08 LSB Mileage History
- 31/10/2024139,173 mi
- 31/10/2024139,173 mi
- 11/12/2025145,523 mi+6,350 mi
- 13/05/2026148,544 mi+3,021 mi
- 27/05/2026148,547 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,976 miles per year across 5 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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