2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · ML08 KWO
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 96,644 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML08 KWO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 96,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML08 KWO 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 (ML08 KWO) between August 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 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 (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
ML08 KWO Mileage History
- 26/08/201125,900 mi
- 07/08/201231,481 mi+5,581 mi
- 28/05/201335,845 mi+4,364 mi
- 19/05/201441,358 mi+5,513 mi
- 19/05/201441,358 mi
- 28/05/201546,743 mi+5,385 mi
- 27/05/201652,829 mi+6,086 mi
- 27/05/201652,829 mi
- 11/05/201758,727 mi+5,898 mi
- 11/05/201758,727 mi
- 27/06/201865,652 mi+6,925 mi
- 18/06/201972,682 mi+7,030 mi
- 01/10/202078,560 mi+5,878 mi
- 01/10/202078,561 mi+1 mi
- 22/03/202178,589 mi+28 mi
- 23/03/202178,589 mi
- 18/03/202282,314 mi+3,725 mi
- 13/03/202385,131 mi+2,817 mi
- 20/05/202488,574 mi+3,443 mi
- 23/05/202488,576 mi+2 mi
- 21/05/202591,954 mi+3,378 mi
- 22/05/202591,954 mi
- 21/05/202696,642 mi+4,688 mi
- 22/05/202696,644 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,800 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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