2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BV08 HYR
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 193,087 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV08 HYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 193,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV08 HYR 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 (BV08 HYR) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BV08 HYR Mileage History
- 03/11/2022160,177 mi
- 15/03/2024163,393 mi+3,216 mi
- 21/03/2025182,773 mi+19,380 mi
- 21/03/2025182,773 mi
- 13/05/2026193,087 mi+10,314 mi
Average of roughly 9,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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