2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GL08 WWF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 155,667 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 WWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 155,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 WWF 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 (GL08 WWF) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear bush casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
GL08 WWF Mileage History
- 04/04/2024147,310 mi
- 10/04/2025149,852 mi+2,542 mi
- 11/04/2025149,853 mi+1 mi
- 09/04/2026155,666 mi+5,813 mi
- 10/04/2026155,667 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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