2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · NA08 VLB
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13/03/2008. Recorded mileage 235,623 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
NA08 VLB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2026
- 235,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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NA08 VLB Mileage History
- 22/04/2022210,176 mi
- 24/04/2023221,101 mi+10,925 mi
- 07/09/2026235,613 mi+14,512 mi
- 29/09/2026235,623 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,734 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
NA08 VLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (NA08 VLB) between April 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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