2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FL08 AXO
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 118,056 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FL08 AXO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 118,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
FL08 AXO Mileage History
- 25/02/201122,502 mi
- 27/02/201229,115 mi+6,613 mi
- 25/02/201335,141 mi+6,026 mi
- 01/03/201441,389 mi+6,248 mi
- 28/02/201546,374 mi+4,985 mi
- 27/02/201652,523 mi+6,149 mi
- 24/02/201758,579 mi+6,056 mi
- 24/02/201865,255 mi+6,676 mi
- 23/02/201974,176 mi+8,921 mi
- 06/03/202080,939 mi+6,763 mi
- 06/03/202080,939 mi
- 08/03/202196,019 mi+15,080 mi
- 17/03/2022100,619 mi+4,600 mi
- 29/08/2023105,106 mi+4,487 mi
- 21/08/2024108,952 mi+3,846 mi
- 28/08/2024108,956 mi+4 mi
- 07/08/2025113,467 mi+4,511 mi
- 08/08/2025113,469 mi+2 mi
- 14/08/2026118,056 mi+4,587 mi
Average of roughly 6,178 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
FL08 AXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (FL08 AXO) between February 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 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: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (FL08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as FL08AXO.
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
FORD
TRANSIT CONNECT
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
MONDEO
AUDI
S5 TDI MHEV QUATTRO AUTO
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
C-MAX
FORD
FOCUS
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.