2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · EN08 ABX
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2008. Recorded mileage 161,285 miles. MOT valid until 15/08/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
EN08 ABX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
- 161,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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EN08 ABX Mileage History
- 17/08/2024144,060 mi
- 26/07/2025150,387 mi+6,327 mi
- 02/08/2025150,618 mi+231 mi
- 18/07/2026161,134 mi+10,516 mi
- 25/07/2026161,285 mi+151 mi
Average of roughly 8,898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EN08 ABX 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 (EN08 ABX) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 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 (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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