2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · CE08 VAV
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 120,963 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE08 VAV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/05/2023
- 120,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 28 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE08 VAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (CE08 VAV) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrod”; “Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing Front subframe rear bolt missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
CE08 VAV Mileage History
- 18/05/2022115,277 mi
- 18/05/2022115,278 mi+1 mi
- 16/05/2023120,963 mi+5,685 mi
Average of roughly 5,718 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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