2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · HD08 JLU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 141,085 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD08 JLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 141,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD08 JLU 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 (HD08 JLU) between September 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
HD08 JLU Mileage History
- 20/09/2024130,540 mi
- 21/09/2024130,541 mi+1 mi
- 19/09/2025140,850 mi+10,309 mi
- 26/09/2025141,085 mi+235 mi
- 26/09/2025141,085 mi
Average of roughly 10,373 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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