2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MA08 TPZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 77,393 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA08 TPZ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 77,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 TPZ 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 (MA08 TPZ) between March 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
MA08 TPZ Mileage History
- 23/03/20117,971 mi
- 15/03/20129,429 mi+1,458 mi
- 18/03/201311,223 mi+1,794 mi
- 18/03/201311,223 mi
- 18/03/201413,382 mi+2,159 mi
- 23/03/201515,736 mi+2,354 mi
- 17/03/201620,166 mi+4,430 mi
- 17/03/201620,166 mi
- 16/03/201724,144 mi+3,978 mi
- 28/03/201829,453 mi+5,309 mi
- 19/03/201935,238 mi+5,785 mi
- 19/03/201935,240 mi+2 mi
- 27/03/202041,868 mi+6,628 mi
- 31/03/202041,903 mi+35 mi
- 18/03/202149,554 mi+7,651 mi
- 30/03/202256,591 mi+7,037 mi
- 23/03/202362,911 mi+6,320 mi
- 23/03/202362,911 mi
- 21/03/202467,870 mi+4,959 mi
- 11/04/202468,013 mi+143 mi
- 12/03/202572,255 mi+4,242 mi
- 12/03/202572,255 mi
- 04/04/202572,594 mi+339 mi
- 02/04/202677,393 mi+4,799 mi
Average of roughly 4,619 miles per year across 24 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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