2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MM08 MZP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 198,036 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM08 MZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2023
- 198,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM08 MZP 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 (MM08 MZP) between November 2021 and June 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MM08 MZP Mileage History
- 11/11/2021177,643 mi
- 07/06/2022183,873 mi+6,230 mi
- 07/06/2022183,873 mi
- 05/06/2023198,036 mi+14,163 mi
- 05/06/2023198,036 mi
Average of roughly 13,042 miles per year across 5 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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