2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · MO02 HJC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 174,182 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MO02 HJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 174,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MO02 HJC 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 (MO02 HJC) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
MO02 HJC Mileage History
- 04/05/2023155,274 mi
- 22/04/2024162,165 mi+6,891 mi
- 05/05/2024162,171 mi+6 mi
- 10/04/2026174,177 mi+12,006 mi
- 12/05/2026174,182 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,256 miles per year across 5 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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