2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DF08 HLY
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29/07/2008. Recorded mileage 180,440 miles. MOT valid until 03/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
DF08 HLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 180,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DF08 HLY Mileage History
- 04/11/2022161,923 mi
- 13/10/2023168,157 mi+6,234 mi
- 04/11/2024174,507 mi+6,350 mi
- 04/11/2025180,440 mi+5,933 mi
- 04/11/2025180,440 mi
Average of roughly 6,170 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF08 HLY 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 HLY) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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