2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · LO08 FWF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/05/2008. Recorded mileage 173,924 miles. MOT valid until 20/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
LO08 FWF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 173,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LO08 FWF Mileage History
- 09/05/201135,409 mi
- 06/06/201248,154 mi+12,745 mi
- 05/06/201356,799 mi+8,645 mi
- 05/06/201356,799 mi
- 20/05/201461,661 mi+4,862 mi
- 27/05/201565,373 mi+3,712 mi
- 18/04/201667,935 mi+2,562 mi
- 14/10/201670,010 mi+2,075 mi
- 11/10/201783,511 mi+13,501 mi
- 08/10/201895,214 mi+11,703 mi
- 12/10/201895,214 mi
- 01/10/2019108,390 mi+13,176 mi
- 02/10/2019108,451 mi+61 mi
- 17/09/2020123,142 mi+14,691 mi
- 26/09/2020123,148 mi+6 mi
- 09/10/2021133,647 mi+10,499 mi
- 09/10/2021133,647 mi
- 10/10/2022144,741 mi+11,094 mi
- 11/10/2022144,781 mi+40 mi
- 11/10/2023158,099 mi+13,318 mi
- 11/10/2023158,099 mi
- 03/10/2024167,561 mi+9,462 mi
- 03/10/2024167,561 mi
- 05/09/2025173,787 mi+6,226 mi
- 21/11/2025173,924 mi+137 mi
- 21/11/2025173,924 mi
Average of roughly 9,527 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
LO08 FWF 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 FWF) between October 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 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 (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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