2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · JC08 JDC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 65,830 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JC08 JDC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 65,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JC08 JDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (JC08 JDC) between February 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
JC08 JDC Mileage History
- 24/02/201112,564 mi
- 05/03/201215,939 mi+3,375 mi
- 04/03/201319,032 mi+3,093 mi
- 06/03/201422,661 mi+3,629 mi
- 06/03/201422,661 mi
- 02/03/201526,169 mi+3,508 mi
- 03/03/201629,579 mi+3,410 mi
- 03/03/201629,579 mi
- 06/03/201734,084 mi+4,505 mi
- 05/03/201839,202 mi+5,118 mi
- 04/03/201942,802 mi+3,600 mi
- 04/03/201942,802 mi
- 04/03/202046,431 mi+3,629 mi
- 04/03/202148,347 mi+1,916 mi
- 08/03/202251,261 mi+2,914 mi
- 07/03/202353,901 mi+2,640 mi
- 20/02/202457,985 mi+4,084 mi
- 25/02/202562,780 mi+4,795 mi
- 25/02/202665,830 mi+3,050 mi
Average of roughly 3,550 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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