2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · CA08 UOT
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24/06/2008. Recorded mileage 168,351 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
CA08 UOT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 168,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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CA08 UOT Mileage History
- 05/07/201141,090 mi
- 30/06/201257,231 mi+16,141 mi
- 30/06/201257,231 mi
- 23/09/201369,206 mi+11,975 mi
- 19/09/201477,605 mi+8,399 mi
- 23/09/201584,785 mi+7,180 mi
- 11/01/201799,717 mi+14,932 mi
- 11/01/201799,720 mi+3 mi
- 01/02/2018110,767 mi+11,047 mi
- 01/02/2018110,767 mi
- 07/02/2019119,243 mi+8,476 mi
- 07/02/2019119,243 mi
- 31/01/2020126,617 mi+7,374 mi
- 31/01/2020126,617 mi
- 10/02/2021131,527 mi+4,910 mi
- 03/02/2022138,789 mi+7,262 mi
- 07/02/2023150,109 mi+11,320 mi
- 08/02/2023150,109 mi
- 16/02/2024162,427 mi+12,318 mi
- 22/02/2024162,427 mi
- 19/09/2025168,308 mi+5,881 mi
- 18/06/2026168,351 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 8,510 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
CA08 UOT 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 UOT) between July 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). 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: “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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