2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DY08 YVB
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 141,888 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DY08 YVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 141,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DY08 YVB Mileage History
- 14/05/2024133,965 mi
- 15/05/2024133,987 mi+22 mi
- 25/04/2025138,926 mi+4,939 mi
- 03/05/2025138,926 mi
- 06/05/2026141,888 mi+2,962 mi
Average of roughly 4,007 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DY08 YVB 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 (DY08 YVB) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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