2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · K15 LAF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04/07/2008. Recorded mileage 144,373 miles. MOT valid until 09/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
K15 LAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 144,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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K15 LAF Mileage History
- 02/10/2023134,184 mi
- 30/09/2024139,078 mi+4,894 mi
- 11/10/2024139,170 mi+92 mi
- 03/10/2025144,300 mi+5,130 mi
- 09/10/2025144,373 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 5,042 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K15 LAF 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 (K15 LAF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REARBUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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