2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · CU08 LPC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 164,976 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU08 LPC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/02/2024
- 164,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU08 LPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (CU08 LPC) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
CU08 LPC Mileage History
- 11/02/2022142,148 mi
- 11/02/2022142,148 mi
- 10/02/2023155,628 mi+13,480 mi
- 26/02/2024164,976 mi+9,348 mi
Average of roughly 11,189 miles per year across 4 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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