2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · LO08 FDY
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 129,438 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 FDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 129,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 FDY 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 FDY) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring link (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring link (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
LO08 FDY Mileage History
- 09/04/2024119,429 mi
- 01/04/2025122,809 mi+3,380 mi
- 04/04/2025122,831 mi+22 mi
- 18/04/2026129,438 mi+6,607 mi
- 18/04/2026129,438 mi
Average of roughly 4,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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