2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · NO02 NJA
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 200,109 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
- 200,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NO02 NJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 200,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NO02 NJA 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 (NO02 NJA) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NO02 NJA Mileage History
- 08/09/2023170,125 mi
- 04/09/2024184,571 mi+14,446 mi
- 05/09/2024184,604 mi+33 mi
- 12/09/2025195,035 mi+10,431 mi
- 28/08/2026200,109 mi+5,074 mi
Average of roughly 10,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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