2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AE08 STD
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 131,863 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE08 STD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2025
- 131,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE08 STD 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 STD) between December 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AE08 STD Mileage History
- 06/12/2021101,948 mi
- 16/12/2021102,857 mi+909 mi
- 14/04/2023107,077 mi+4,220 mi
- 29/03/2025131,863 mi+24,786 mi
- 29/03/2025131,863 mi
Average of roughly 9,037 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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