2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MA08 YEG
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 122,634 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA08 YEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/04/2026
- 122,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 YEG 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 (MA08 YEG) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
MA08 YEG Mileage History
- 19/04/2024119,684 mi
- 22/04/2024119,686 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/2025121,120 mi+1,434 mi
- 23/04/2025121,122 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/2026122,634 mi+1,512 mi
Average of roughly 1,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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