2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LA08 CZR
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 147,236 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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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LA08 CZR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2023
- 147,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA08 CZR MOT History
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 (LA08 CZR) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LA08 CZR Mileage History
- 24/02/2022138,438 mi
- 25/02/2022138,476 mi+38 mi
- 20/02/2023147,236 mi+8,760 mi
Average of roughly 8,901 miles per year across 3 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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