2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · MM08 KAZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 129,252 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM08 KAZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2021
- 129,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM08 KAZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (MM08 KAZ) between July 2011 and August 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
MM08 KAZ Mileage History
- 22/07/201176,977 mi
- 22/07/201176,977 mi
- 12/09/201285,633 mi+8,656 mi
- 16/09/201393,075 mi+7,442 mi
- 17/09/201499,537 mi+6,462 mi
- 18/09/201499,538 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/2015106,279 mi+6,741 mi
- 31/08/2016112,168 mi+5,889 mi
- 31/08/2016112,169 mi+1 mi
- 19/09/2017119,762 mi+7,593 mi
- 27/09/2017119,834 mi+72 mi
- 26/09/2018126,067 mi+6,233 mi
- 05/10/2018126,148 mi+81 mi
- 25/08/2021129,252 mi+3,104 mi
- 25/08/2021129,252 mi
Average of roughly 5,178 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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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