2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · J90 EAF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 148,591 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J90 EAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 148,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J90 EAF Mileage History
- 04/07/2024135,351 mi
- 21/06/2025142,068 mi+6,717 mi
- 21/06/2025142,068 mi
- 18/06/2026148,590 mi+6,522 mi
- 19/06/2026148,591 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J90 EAF 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 (J90 EAF) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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