2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AO08 DBY
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 139,552 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO08 DBY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2025
- 139,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO08 DBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (AO08 DBY) between February 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
AO08 DBY Mileage History
- 16/02/201121,965 mi
- 23/02/201226,870 mi+4,905 mi
- 26/02/201330,571 mi+3,701 mi
- 11/02/201435,921 mi+5,350 mi
- 18/11/201440,106 mi+4,185 mi
- 19/11/201440,106 mi
- 18/11/201553,828 mi+13,722 mi
- 18/11/201553,828 mi
- 04/11/201670,220 mi+16,392 mi
- 04/11/201670,220 mi
- 15/12/201788,800 mi+18,580 mi
- 28/12/201893,014 mi+4,214 mi
- 08/01/201993,018 mi+4 mi
- 04/01/202097,923 mi+4,905 mi
- 13/01/2021102,851 mi+4,928 mi
- 19/02/2022108,962 mi+6,111 mi
- 05/05/2023127,903 mi+18,941 mi
- 09/05/2023127,903 mi
- 09/08/2024136,002 mi+8,099 mi
- 07/08/2025139,552 mi+3,550 mi
Average of roughly 8,125 miles per year across 20 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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