The road tax status for MT08 SDV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for MT08 SDV?

The MOT for MT08 SDV is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of MT08 SDV?

The recorded mileage for MT08 SDV is 117,979 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is MT08 SDV ULEZ compliant?

Yes, MT08 SDV (VOLKSWAGEN GOLF) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

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2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MT08 SDV

MT08 SDV

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/05/2008. Recorded mileage 117,979 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status: Valid until 11/11/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 117,979 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 117,979 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2008
Engine: 1598cc

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MT08 SDV Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
117,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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MT08 SDV Mileage History

17/05/201125,910 mi
24/05/201228,510 mi+2,600 mi
28/05/201333,023 mi+4,513 mi
30/05/201437,853 mi+4,830 mi
29/05/201546,040 mi+8,187 mi
08/04/201651,027 mi+4,987 mi
09/04/201651,027 mi
30/03/201760,241 mi+9,214 mi
31/03/201760,243 mi+2 mi
01/05/201866,937 mi+6,694 mi
01/05/201866,937 mi
15/04/201974,494 mi+7,557 mi
16/04/201974,495 mi+1 mi
21/10/202083,143 mi+8,648 mi
03/11/202083,204 mi+61 mi
11/11/202188,069 mi+4,865 mi
12/11/202188,069 mi
02/11/202295,887 mi+7,818 mi
09/11/202295,919 mi+32 mi
10/11/2023103,903 mi+7,984 mi
04/11/2024110,770 mi+6,867 mi
05/11/2024110,773 mi+3 mi
06/11/2025117,977 mi+7,204 mi
06/11/2025117,979 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 6,360 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

MT08 SDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 13:41

MOT Analysis

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (MT08 SDV) between May 2011 and November 2025.

The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 57 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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