2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · LR08 ONL
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 204,198 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR08 ONL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/12/2023
- 204,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 ONL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (LR08 ONL) between March 2011 and December 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
LR08 ONL Mileage History
- 08/03/201172,426 mi
- 08/03/201299,549 mi+27,123 mi
- 10/05/2012102,225 mi+2,676 mi
- 14/05/2012102,225 mi
- 20/11/201288,639 mi-13,586 mi
- 12/11/2013100,066 mi+11,427 mi
- 20/11/2014122,132 mi+22,066 mi
- 20/11/2014122,132 mi
- 09/12/2015142,773 mi+20,641 mi
- 10/12/2015142,779 mi+6 mi
- 23/11/2016156,938 mi+14,159 mi
- 24/11/2016156,938 mi
- 06/12/2017170,577 mi+13,639 mi
- 11/12/2017170,577 mi
- 28/11/2018178,994 mi+8,417 mi
- 28/11/2018178,996 mi+2 mi
- 03/12/2019188,162 mi+9,166 mi
- 03/12/2019188,162 mi
- 11/12/2020197,562 mi+9,400 mi
- 12/12/2020197,569 mi+7 mi
- 24/12/2021202,489 mi+4,920 mi
- 06/01/2022202,492 mi+3 mi
- 15/12/2022203,560 mi+1,068 mi
- 07/12/2023204,198 mi+638 mi
Average of roughly 10,335 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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