2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · LO08 BFU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 128,975 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LO08 BFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 128,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LO08 BFU Mileage History
- 22/02/2024126,734 mi
- 23/02/2024126,735 mi+1 mi
- 19/02/2025128,628 mi+1,893 mi
- 19/02/2025128,628 mi
- 31/01/2026128,975 mi+347 mi
Average of roughly 1,155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LO08 BFU 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 (LO08 BFU) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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