2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · LB08 MMF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 166,825 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 MMF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/01/2026
- 166,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 MMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (LB08 MMF) between June 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
LB08 MMF Mileage History
- 09/06/201132,178 mi
- 26/01/201237,211 mi+5,033 mi
- 26/01/201237,211 mi
- 10/10/201242,920 mi+5,709 mi
- 04/10/201354,719 mi+11,799 mi
- 06/10/201468,364 mi+13,645 mi
- 22/10/201579,744 mi+11,380 mi
- 30/11/201688,993 mi+9,249 mi
- 18/05/201895,346 mi+6,353 mi
- 17/05/2019102,062 mi+6,716 mi
- 17/05/2019102,062 mi
- 20/03/2020109,293 mi+7,231 mi
- 20/03/2020109,293 mi
- 06/01/2022114,030 mi+4,737 mi
- 17/04/2023121,428 mi+7,398 mi
- 13/02/2024143,698 mi+22,270 mi
- 13/02/2024143,698 mi
- 19/02/2025157,090 mi+13,392 mi
- 20/01/2026166,825 mi+9,735 mi
Average of roughly 9,211 miles per year across 19 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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