2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · HG08 YDS
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 156,957 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG08 YDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 156,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG08 YDS 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 (HG08 YDS) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (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 Direction indicator not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
HG08 YDS Mileage History
- 24/02/2022126,294 mi
- 17/07/2023141,184 mi+14,890 mi
- 25/07/2023239,153 mi+97,969 mi
- 29/07/2024148,963 mi-90,190 mi
- 22/10/2025156,957 mi+7,994 mi
Average of roughly 8,385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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