2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · NH08 VHX
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 152,616 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH08 VHX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 152,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH08 VHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (NH08 VHX) between September 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 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 (41 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 88 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
NH08 VHX Mileage History
- 02/09/201156,675 mi
- 31/08/201266,716 mi+10,041 mi
- 31/08/201266,716 mi
- 25/10/201374,385 mi+7,669 mi
- 05/12/201488,494 mi+14,109 mi
- 08/01/2016102,357 mi+13,863 mi
- 02/08/2016102,357 mi
- 31/07/2017117,354 mi+14,997 mi
- 07/08/2018119,621 mi+2,267 mi
- 07/08/2018119,624 mi+3 mi
- 07/08/2019128,275 mi+8,651 mi
- 23/09/2020139,927 mi+11,652 mi
- 02/08/2021143,670 mi+3,743 mi
- 03/08/2021143,678 mi+8 mi
- 31/08/2022145,718 mi+2,040 mi
- 02/09/2022145,722 mi+4 mi
- 12/09/2023147,454 mi+1,732 mi
- 05/09/2024149,467 mi+2,013 mi
- 06/09/2024149,471 mi+4 mi
- 02/09/2025150,950 mi+1,479 mi
- 02/09/2025150,954 mi+4 mi
- 18/08/2026152,607 mi+1,653 mi
- 19/08/2026152,616 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,412 miles per year across 23 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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