2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AM08 EHP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 154,874 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
AM08 EHP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/11/2025
- 154,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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AM08 EHP Mileage History
- 19/07/2022123,609 mi
- 04/11/2023126,747 mi+3,138 mi
- 23/10/2024147,462 mi+20,715 mi
- 03/11/2025154,874 mi+7,412 mi
Average of roughly 9,493 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AM08 EHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (AM08 EHP) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
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