2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DF08 AXS
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 166,769 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF08 AXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 166,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF08 AXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (DF08 AXS) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DF08 AXS Mileage History
- 07/12/2023151,322 mi
- 08/12/2023141,332 mi-9,990 mi
- 14/11/2024155,154 mi+13,822 mi
- 15/11/2024155,186 mi+32 mi
- 11/12/2025166,769 mi+11,583 mi
Average of roughly 7,675 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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