2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MD08 ALO
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22/07/2008. Recorded mileage 122,245 miles. MOT valid until 24/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
MD08 ALO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 122,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MD08 ALO Mileage History
- 20/07/201123,343 mi
- 20/07/201123,343 mi
- 17/08/201229,043 mi+5,700 mi
- 09/09/201334,664 mi+5,621 mi
- 08/09/201444,203 mi+9,539 mi
- 10/09/201444,173 mi-30 mi
- 25/09/201556,950 mi+12,777 mi
- 25/09/201556,950 mi
- 19/10/201668,323 mi+11,373 mi
- 19/10/201668,323 mi
- 31/03/201887,855 mi+19,532 mi
- 12/02/201994,050 mi+6,195 mi
- 22/02/2020102,064 mi+8,014 mi
- 22/02/2020102,064 mi
- 14/04/2021104,749 mi+2,685 mi
- 17/04/2021105,146 mi+397 mi
- 24/01/2022108,266 mi+3,120 mi
- 24/01/2022108,267 mi+1 mi
- 25/01/2023111,627 mi+3,360 mi
- 25/01/2023111,627 mi
- 12/01/2024115,188 mi+3,561 mi
- 15/01/2025117,613 mi+2,425 mi
- 20/01/2026122,245 mi+4,632 mi
Average of roughly 6,818 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MD08 ALO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (MD08 ALO) between July 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 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 (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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