2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LP08 CVC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 118,498 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
LP08 CVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 118,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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LP08 CVC Mileage History
- 07/07/2023110,501 mi
- 15/07/2024115,990 mi+5,489 mi
- 15/07/2024115,990 mi
- 17/07/2025118,446 mi+2,456 mi
- 21/07/2025118,498 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 3,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP08 CVC 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 (LP08 CVC) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 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 (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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