2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GY08 UHT
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 161,919 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,919 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
GY08 UHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 161,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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GY08 UHT Mileage History
- 23/06/2023151,100 mi
- 23/06/2023151,112 mi+12 mi
- 26/06/2024156,268 mi+5,156 mi
- 08/07/2024156,377 mi+109 mi
- 30/07/2025161,919 mi+5,542 mi
Average of roughly 5,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GY08 UHT 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 (GY08 UHT) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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