2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · LP08 DVG
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 40,940 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP08 DVG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 40,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 DVG 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 (LP08 DVG) between October 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”.
LP08 DVG Mileage History
- 11/10/20116,787 mi
- 21/06/201310,264 mi+3,477 mi
- 21/06/201310,264 mi
- 16/06/201412,997 mi+2,733 mi
- 18/06/201515,956 mi+2,959 mi
- 06/06/201618,301 mi+2,345 mi
- 16/06/201618,301 mi
- 29/06/201720,221 mi+1,920 mi
- 28/06/201822,257 mi+2,036 mi
- 01/07/201924,563 mi+2,306 mi
- 09/05/202025,693 mi+1,130 mi
- 08/05/202127,213 mi+1,520 mi
- 10/05/202127,213 mi
- 06/05/202229,919 mi+2,706 mi
- 15/05/202331,806 mi+1,887 mi
- 03/05/202433,753 mi+1,947 mi
- 02/05/202539,295 mi+5,542 mi
- 02/05/202539,295 mi
- 29/04/202640,940 mi+1,645 mi
Average of roughly 2,348 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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