2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AE08 LSP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 165,659 miles. MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE08 LSP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2024
- 165,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE08 LSP 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 LSP) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2024 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
AE08 LSP Mileage History
- 19/11/2022141,584 mi
- 24/11/2022141,615 mi+31 mi
- 14/12/2023158,248 mi+16,633 mi
- 30/12/2024165,659 mi+7,411 mi
- 30/12/2024165,659 mi
Average of roughly 11,387 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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