2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · NH08 GUU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 142,806 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NH08 GUU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2023
- 142,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH08 GUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (NH08 GUU) between October 2011 and October 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
NH08 GUU Mileage History
- 04/10/201133,584 mi
- 04/10/201133,601 mi+17 mi
- 27/09/201245,126 mi+11,525 mi
- 30/09/201358,299 mi+13,173 mi
- 02/10/201358,323 mi+24 mi
- 29/09/201471,271 mi+12,948 mi
- 06/10/201582,171 mi+10,900 mi
- 07/10/201582,194 mi+23 mi
- 27/07/201690,008 mi+7,814 mi
- 15/08/2017103,005 mi+12,997 mi
- 16/08/2017103,006 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/2018110,540 mi+7,534 mi
- 14/08/2018110,540 mi
- 23/08/2019116,389 mi+5,849 mi
- 02/10/2020122,998 mi+6,609 mi
- 14/10/2020123,001 mi+3 mi
- 14/10/2021127,904 mi+4,903 mi
- 14/10/2021127,904 mi
- 31/10/2022134,569 mi+6,665 mi
- 31/10/2022134,569 mi
- 30/10/2023142,806 mi+8,237 mi
Average of roughly 9,048 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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