2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · NM08 VMZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 215,741 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NM08 VMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 215,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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NM08 VMZ Mileage History
- 12/11/2024208,931 mi
- 14/11/2024208,908 mi-23 mi
- 20/11/2024209,131 mi+223 mi
- 06/12/2025215,741 mi+6,610 mi
- 06/12/2025215,741 mi
Average of roughly 6,393 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
NM08 VMZ 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 (NM08 VMZ) between November 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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