2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FY08 EPC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,265 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY08 EPC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 126,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY08 EPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (FY08 EPC) between February 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FY08 EPC Mileage History
- 17/02/20114,836 mi
- 13/02/20129,175 mi+4,339 mi
- 21/02/201316,267 mi+7,092 mi
- 01/02/201427,963 mi+11,696 mi
- 17/01/201539,773 mi+11,810 mi
- 27/01/201644,007 mi+4,234 mi
- 05/10/201644,122 mi+115 mi
- 02/10/201758,494 mi+14,372 mi
- 02/10/201866,035 mi+7,541 mi
- 02/10/201866,036 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/201974,739 mi+8,703 mi
- 30/09/201974,740 mi+1 mi
- 05/10/202085,815 mi+11,075 mi
- 28/09/202199,254 mi+13,439 mi
- 28/09/202199,254 mi
- 03/10/2022109,174 mi+9,920 mi
- 03/10/2022109,174 mi
- 25/09/2023112,964 mi+3,790 mi
- 25/09/2023112,964 mi
- 17/09/2024114,658 mi+1,694 mi
- 22/09/2025122,973 mi+8,315 mi
- 22/09/2025122,973 mi
- 12/10/2026126,265 mi+3,292 mi
Average of roughly 7,759 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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