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When is the MOT due for DE08 STY?

The MOT for DE08 STY is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of DE08 STY?

The recorded mileage for DE08 STY is 135,564 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is DE08 STY ULEZ compliant?

No, DE08 STY 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

MOT Valid

2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DE08 STY

DE08 STY

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25/03/2008. Recorded mileage 135,564 miles. MOT valid until 17/10/2026.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Chester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 135,564 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 135,564 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1896cc

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DE08 STY Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
135,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently

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DE08 STY Mileage History

24/03/201135,953 mi
25/03/201135,992 mi+39 mi
08/03/201243,255 mi+7,263 mi
09/10/201248,157 mi+4,902 mi
08/10/201355,035 mi+6,878 mi
30/09/201461,575 mi+6,540 mi
30/09/201569,362 mi+7,787 mi
20/09/201675,171 mi+5,809 mi
14/09/201782,952 mi+7,781 mi
02/10/201891,080 mi+8,128 mi
18/09/201997,295 mi+6,215 mi
16/09/2020101,613 mi+4,318 mi
27/09/2021107,471 mi+5,858 mi
19/10/2022113,820 mi+6,349 mi
19/09/2023119,051 mi+5,231 mi
25/09/2023119,056 mi+5 mi
25/09/2024125,863 mi+6,807 mi
27/09/2024125,868 mi+5 mi
19/09/2025135,564 mi+9,696 mi

Average of roughly 6,874 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

DE08 STY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 17:46

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (DE08 STY) between March 2011 and September 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 19 September 2025 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: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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