2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · L1 CUH
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 168,302 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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L1 CUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 168,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L1 CUH 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 (L1 CUH) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 28 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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.
L1 CUH Mileage History
- 17/06/2022130,200 mi
- 20/06/2023136,095 mi+5,895 mi
- 20/06/2024145,110 mi+9,015 mi
- 21/06/2025159,799 mi+14,689 mi
- 11/06/2026168,302 mi+8,503 mi
Average of roughly 9,565 miles per year across 5 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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