2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GD08 UOJ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 224,223 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD08 UOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/05/2024
- 224,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD08 UOJ 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 (GD08 UOJ) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill middle”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front a”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”.
GD08 UOJ Mileage History
- 19/05/2022177,263 mi
- 24/05/2022177,263 mi
- 22/05/2023198,262 mi+20,999 mi
- 24/05/2023198,264 mi+2 mi
- 30/05/2024224,223 mi+25,959 mi
Average of roughly 23,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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