2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · LP08 MXT
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 74,935 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP08 MXT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 74,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 MXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (LP08 MXT) between August 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 y 17 (5.2”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
LP08 MXT Mileage History
- 04/08/20116,210 mi
- 11/08/20128,410 mi+2,200 mi
- 07/09/201310,620 mi+2,210 mi
- 10/09/201414,183 mi+3,563 mi
- 01/08/201516,147 mi+1,964 mi
- 09/08/201620,585 mi+4,438 mi
- 09/08/201620,585 mi
- 24/07/201723,162 mi+2,577 mi
- 07/08/201826,113 mi+2,951 mi
- 19/07/201929,272 mi+3,159 mi
- 06/05/202033,123 mi+3,851 mi
- 06/05/202033,123 mi
- 05/05/202138,155 mi+5,032 mi
- 06/05/202138,155 mi
- 06/04/202245,019 mi+6,864 mi
- 04/05/202353,160 mi+8,141 mi
- 06/05/202353,165 mi+5 mi
- 10/06/202466,184 mi+13,019 mi
- 11/06/202466,184 mi
- 07/07/202574,389 mi+8,205 mi
- 28/08/202574,935 mi+546 mi
Average of roughly 4,886 miles per year across 21 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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