2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · CA08 OBW
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 232,110 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA08 OBW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 232,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 OBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (CA08 OBW) between May 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 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: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CA08 OBW Mileage History
- 12/05/201160,383 mi
- 12/05/201160,383 mi
- 25/05/201268,910 mi+8,527 mi
- 25/05/201268,910 mi
- 30/05/201384,596 mi+15,686 mi
- 03/06/2014101,589 mi+16,993 mi
- 05/06/2015115,162 mi+13,573 mi
- 27/05/2016127,301 mi+12,139 mi
- 12/05/2017133,602 mi+6,301 mi
- 05/06/2018142,345 mi+8,743 mi
- 05/06/2018142,349 mi+4 mi
- 03/06/201915,148 mi-127,201 mi
- 25/05/2020159,890 mi+144,742 mi
- 03/06/2021168,807 mi+8,917 mi
- 03/06/2021168,807 mi
- 01/06/2022191,443 mi+22,636 mi
- 21/05/2023210,811 mi+19,368 mi
- 25/05/2023210,874 mi+63 mi
- 05/06/2024220,332 mi+9,458 mi
- 15/08/2024220,414 mi+82 mi
- 21/08/2025232,110 mi+11,696 mi
- 22/08/2025232,110 mi
Average of roughly 12,025 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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