2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AV08 FSJ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 151,228 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV08 FSJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 151,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV08 FSJ 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 (AV08 FSJ) between June 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified egr removed and blanked (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
AV08 FSJ Mileage History
- 15/06/201150,058 mi
- 12/06/201256,665 mi+6,607 mi
- 04/06/201361,510 mi+4,845 mi
- 12/06/201468,855 mi+7,345 mi
- 04/06/201575,411 mi+6,556 mi
- 10/06/201683,917 mi+8,506 mi
- 09/06/201790,536 mi+6,619 mi
- 09/06/201790,536 mi
- 17/05/201897,595 mi+7,059 mi
- 28/05/2019102,117 mi+4,522 mi
- 28/05/2019102,121 mi+4 mi
- 18/05/2020103,449 mi+1,328 mi
- 07/06/2021105,593 mi+2,144 mi
- 07/06/2022108,389 mi+2,796 mi
- 15/08/2023111,498 mi+3,109 mi
- 30/07/2024112,130 mi+632 mi
- 14/08/2025124,448 mi+12,318 mi
- 14/08/2025124,448 mi
- 13/08/2026151,226 mi+26,778 mi
- 13/08/2026151,228 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,672 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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