2008 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · L23 JDK
2008 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 120,333 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
L23 JDK Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2024
- 120,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L23 JDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (L23 JDK) between December 2011 and October 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
L23 JDK Mileage History
- 16/12/201128,746 mi
- 05/12/201233,999 mi+5,253 mi
- 05/12/201341,006 mi+7,007 mi
- 13/02/201550,664 mi+9,658 mi
- 04/02/201658,504 mi+7,840 mi
- 20/02/201765,836 mi+7,332 mi
- 20/02/201765,836 mi
- 06/11/201769,072 mi+3,236 mi
- 19/11/201877,225 mi+8,153 mi
- 19/11/201877,226 mi+1 mi
- 26/10/201993,524 mi+16,298 mi
- 30/10/2020106,252 mi+12,728 mi
- 30/10/2020106,252 mi
- 02/04/2022111,282 mi+5,030 mi
- 04/07/2023111,834 mi+552 mi
- 04/07/2023111,834 mi
- 10/10/2024120,333 mi+8,499 mi
- 11/10/2024120,333 mi
Average of roughly 7,143 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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