2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GU08 TYX
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 135,267 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU08 TYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2024
- 135,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU08 TYX 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 (GU08 TYX) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Primary and secondary catches defective (3.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre outer sill corroded/hole”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front/centre outer sill corrod”.
GU08 TYX Mileage History
- 17/08/2022123,302 mi
- 18/08/2022123,304 mi+2 mi
- 26/07/2023131,097 mi+7,793 mi
- 02/08/2023131,195 mi+98 mi
- 15/08/2024135,267 mi+4,072 mi
Average of roughly 5,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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