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2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DN08 DFC

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/07/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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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)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
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DN08 DFC Mileage History

  1. 15/04/2024157,595 mi
  2. 19/04/2024157,688 mi+93 mi
  3. 04/07/2025169,454 mi+11,766 mi
  4. 16/07/2025169,465 mi+11 mi
  5. 17/07/2025169,469 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 9,465 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DN08 DFC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 Jun 2026, 16:45
MOT Analysis

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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