2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · DX08 CXO
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 123,084 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX08 CXO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 123,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX08 CXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (DX08 CXO) between February 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
DX08 CXO Mileage History
- 25/02/201123,850 mi
- 23/01/201342,513 mi+18,663 mi
- 06/08/201455,160 mi+12,647 mi
- 14/08/201561,635 mi+6,475 mi
- 19/08/201561,635 mi
- 03/02/201767,663 mi+6,028 mi
- 26/01/201872,452 mi+4,789 mi
- 11/07/201973,936 mi+1,484 mi
- 11/07/201973,936 mi
- 20/06/202078,076 mi+4,140 mi
- 07/07/202185,618 mi+7,542 mi
- 19/07/2022102,171 mi+16,553 mi
- 07/10/2023112,619 mi+10,448 mi
- 30/12/2023112,795 mi+176 mi
- 13/12/2024121,467 mi+8,672 mi
- 12/02/2026123,084 mi+1,617 mi
Average of roughly 6,631 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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