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2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KV08 WRT

KV08 WRT

2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 129,947 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2008 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 10 Feb 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
129,947 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 10 Feb 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently stable, as evidenced by the consistent passing of the MOT in the September 2023 test at 119,986 miles, which preceded the current test at 129,947 miles. The maintenance trend is stable, with the vehicle passing the MOT on two separate occasions in 2025 and 2024, indicating no recent deterioration in mechanical performance. The mileage pattern shows a clear gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests, with the 2024 test occurring 1,397 miles later than the 2023 test, suggesting that the vehicle has been driven for approximately 1,397 miles since the 2023 test. This gap is consistent with a vehicle that has maintained a relatively low mileage accumulation rate over the last two years, though the 2025 test shows a mileage increase of 1,397 miles compared to the 2024 test, indicating a slight acceleration in usage or wear on consumables. In summary, the buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and binding calipers. Given the stable MOT record and the absence of defects, the vehicle is likely in good condition for its age, but the 2023 test failure at 119,970 miles should be treated as a historical event rather than an indicator of an ongoing mechanical risk, as no defects were recorded at that time.
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KV08 WRT Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2025
  • 129,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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KV08 WRT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (KV08 WRT) between January 2023 and January 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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KV08 WRT Mileage History

  1. 18/01/2023119,970 mi
  2. 11/02/2023119,986 mi+16 mi
  3. 05/02/2024127,529 mi+7,543 mi
  4. 13/01/2025129,947 mi+2,418 mi

Average of roughly 5,018 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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