2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · EO08 OOU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24/04/2008. Recorded mileage 210,049 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,049 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
EO08 OOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/09/2025
- 210,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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EO08 OOU Mileage History
- 05/09/2022178,966 mi
- 08/09/2023188,978 mi+10,012 mi
- 08/09/2023188,978 mi
- 12/09/2024202,605 mi+13,627 mi
- 19/09/2025210,049 mi+7,444 mi
Average of roughly 10,228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EO08 OOU 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 (EO08 OOU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 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: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both light lenes faded (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Headlamp insecure BOTH (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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