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2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KV08 LSD

KV08 LSD

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 145,219 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2008 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 13 Jun 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
145,219 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 13 Jun 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1896cc
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KV08 LSD Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 29/08/2023
  • 145,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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KV08 LSD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (KV08 LSD) between June 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

KV08 LSD Mileage History

  1. 10/06/2022138,897 mi
  2. 14/06/2022138,908 mi+11 mi
  3. 29/08/2023145,219 mi+6,311 mi

Average of roughly 5,191 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
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