2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AE08 SMZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 103,702 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AE08 SMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
- 103,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AE08 SMZ Mileage History
- 18/01/202498,840 mi
- 24/01/202498,840 mi
- 03/02/2025101,537 mi+2,697 mi
- 09/02/2026103,702 mi+2,165 mi
- 21/02/2026103,702 mi
Average of roughly 2,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AE08 SMZ 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 SMZ) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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