2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · JS55 JAT
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 142,713 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JS55 JAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 142,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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JS55 JAT Mileage History
- 24/02/2023136,909 mi
- 13/03/2024138,643 mi+1,734 mi
- 08/11/2024138,653 mi+10 mi
- 14/11/2024138,653 mi
- 14/11/2025142,713 mi+4,060 mi
Average of roughly 2,133 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS55 JAT 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 (JS55 JAT) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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