2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · ET08 BXS
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 130,538 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET08 BXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 130,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET08 BXS 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 (ET08 BXS) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
ET08 BXS Mileage History
- 06/10/2022123,083 mi
- 28/10/2023124,706 mi+1,623 mi
- 17/10/2024127,082 mi+2,376 mi
- 10/11/2025130,538 mi+3,456 mi
- 10/11/2025130,538 mi
Average of roughly 2,407 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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