2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DU08 LWL
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 95,033 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU08 LWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 95,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU08 LWL 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 (DU08 LWL) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
DU08 LWL Mileage History
- 19/09/202384,664 mi
- 21/09/202487,844 mi+3,180 mi
- 16/09/202591,270 mi+3,426 mi
- 17/09/202695,033 mi+3,763 mi
- 17/09/202695,033 mi
Average of roughly 3,463 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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