2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BV08 XCG
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16/05/2008. Recorded mileage 170,405 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,405 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
BV08 XCG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2023
- 170,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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BV08 XCG Mileage History
- 26/04/201199,094 mi
- 03/05/201199,108 mi+14 mi
- 19/04/2012115,988 mi+16,880 mi
- 19/04/2012115,988 mi
- 11/04/2013134,574 mi+18,586 mi
- 11/04/2013134,575 mi+1 mi
- 22/03/2014138,044 mi+3,469 mi
- 22/03/2014138,058 mi+14 mi
- 07/04/2015142,006 mi+3,948 mi
- 01/04/2016143,830 mi+1,824 mi
- 21/03/2017145,990 mi+2,160 mi
- 12/03/2018148,039 mi+2,049 mi
- 19/03/2018148,113 mi+74 mi
- 28/03/2019150,992 mi+2,879 mi
- 01/04/2019150,995 mi+3 mi
- 23/03/2020154,880 mi+3,885 mi
- 31/03/2021157,393 mi+2,513 mi
- 31/03/2021153,400 mi-3,993 mi
- 04/04/2022161,482 mi+8,082 mi
- 03/04/2023170,405 mi+8,923 mi
Average of roughly 5,974 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BV08 XCG 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 (BV08 XCG) between April 2011 and April 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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