The road tax status for CP08 ECV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for CP08 ECV?

The MOT for CP08 ECV is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of CP08 ECV?

The recorded mileage for CP08 ECV is 159,463 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is CP08 ECV ULEZ compliant?

No, CP08 ECV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · CP08 ECV

CP08 ECV

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04/07/2008. Recorded mileage 159,463 miles. MOT valid until 29/03/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Swansea
MOT Status: Valid until 29/03/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 159,463 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 159,463 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1896cc

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CP08 ECV Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
159,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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CP08 ECV Mileage History

04/07/201160,892 mi
12/03/201263,784 mi+2,892 mi
27/02/201368,012 mi+4,228 mi
24/02/201474,271 mi+6,259 mi
25/02/201584,184 mi+9,913 mi
16/02/201691,499 mi+7,315 mi
21/02/201797,449 mi+5,950 mi
13/03/2018103,295 mi+5,846 mi
26/03/2019112,290 mi+8,995 mi
28/03/2019112,332 mi+42 mi
27/03/2020118,216 mi+5,884 mi
27/03/2021123,561 mi+5,345 mi
31/03/2021123,615 mi+54 mi
29/03/2022132,647 mi+9,032 mi
31/03/2023139,420 mi+6,773 mi
29/03/2024147,515 mi+8,095 mi
30/03/2024147,516 mi+1 mi
28/03/2025153,554 mi+6,038 mi
23/03/2026159,463 mi+5,909 mi

Average of roughly 6,697 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

CP08 ECV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 15:41

MOT Analysis

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19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (CP08 ECV) between July 2011 and March 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure joining sleeve fractured (6.1.2 (a))”.

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