2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FL08 GJF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22/03/2008. Recorded mileage 153,173 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,173 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
FL08 GJF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 153,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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FL08 GJF Mileage History
- 12/03/201146,278 mi
- 14/03/201146,288 mi+10 mi
- 28/04/201258,107 mi+11,819 mi
- 27/04/201367,809 mi+9,702 mi
- 30/04/201367,872 mi+63 mi
- 24/04/201471,954 mi+4,082 mi
- 09/03/201585,986 mi+14,032 mi
- 20/02/201698,260 mi+12,274 mi
- 25/02/2017112,611 mi+14,351 mi
- 25/02/2017112,614 mi+3 mi
- 03/03/2018124,690 mi+12,076 mi
- 17/05/2019129,499 mi+4,809 mi
- 19/11/2020136,122 mi+6,623 mi
- 27/02/2022142,486 mi+6,364 mi
- 08/05/2023145,004 mi+2,518 mi
- 07/05/2024149,615 mi+4,611 mi
- 11/06/2025153,173 mi+3,558 mi
- 13/06/2025153,173 mi
Average of roughly 7,499 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
FL08 GJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (FL08 GJF) between March 2011 and June 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”.
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