2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · LB08 LSL
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2008. Recorded mileage 132,832 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 LSL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2025
- 132,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 LSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (LB08 LSL) between April 2011 and January 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsf (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”.
LB08 LSL Mileage History
- 07/04/201123,511 mi
- 12/03/201232,757 mi+9,246 mi
- 13/03/201342,617 mi+9,860 mi
- 11/03/201452,051 mi+9,434 mi
- 11/03/201561,095 mi+9,044 mi
- 10/03/201667,212 mi+6,117 mi
- 07/03/201776,910 mi+9,698 mi
- 16/04/201885,455 mi+8,545 mi
- 23/03/201990,767 mi+5,312 mi
- 25/11/2020101,086 mi+10,319 mi
- 22/11/2021110,310 mi+9,224 mi
- 22/11/2021110,313 mi+3 mi
- 08/12/2022120,968 mi+10,655 mi
- 09/12/2022121,005 mi+37 mi
- 06/12/2023125,808 mi+4,803 mi
- 08/12/2023125,818 mi+10 mi
- 18/01/2025132,832 mi+7,014 mi
Average of roughly 7,930 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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