2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · DM07 CDM
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 126,321 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DM07 CDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 126,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DM07 CDM 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 (DM07 CDM) between April 2023 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 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: Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
DM07 CDM Mileage History
- 06/04/2023115,911 mi
- 28/04/2023115,930 mi+19 mi
- 02/05/2024126,316 mi+10,386 mi
- 05/11/2024126,321 mi+5 mi
- 05/11/2024126,321 mi
Average of roughly 6,566 miles per year across 5 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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