2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DF08 EXS
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 130,139 miles. MOT valid until 26/09/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DF08 EXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 130,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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DF08 EXS Mileage History
- 28/09/2023126,343 mi
- 28/09/2023126,343 mi
- 18/09/2024128,412 mi+2,069 mi
- 12/09/2025130,082 mi+1,670 mi
- 20/09/2025130,139 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 1,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF08 EXS 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 EXS) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 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: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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