2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DN08 DFC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 169,469 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,469 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.
DN08 DFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 169,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DN08 DFC Mileage History
- 15/04/2024157,595 mi
- 19/04/2024157,688 mi+93 mi
- 04/07/2025169,454 mi+11,766 mi
- 16/07/2025169,465 mi+11 mi
- 17/07/2025169,469 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,465 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DN08 DFC 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 (DN08 DFC) between April 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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