2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · NX08 YSJ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 127,578 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX08 YSJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 127,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX08 YSJ 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 (NX08 YSJ) between February 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested insecure (4.1.2 (b))”.
NX08 YSJ Mileage History
- 22/02/201134,802 mi
- 28/02/201245,742 mi+10,940 mi
- 02/03/201355,823 mi+10,081 mi
- 01/03/201464,860 mi+9,037 mi
- 07/03/201573,612 mi+8,752 mi
- 25/02/201682,338 mi+8,726 mi
- 20/02/201791,101 mi+8,763 mi
- 20/02/201791,101 mi
- 15/02/201899,537 mi+8,436 mi
- 04/03/2019102,941 mi+3,404 mi
- 12/03/2019103,338 mi+397 mi
- 28/03/2020106,645 mi+3,307 mi
- 19/03/2021109,208 mi+2,563 mi
- 26/03/2021109,421 mi+213 mi
- 31/03/2021109,430 mi+9 mi
- 19/03/2022117,006 mi+7,576 mi
- 15/04/2023128,526 mi+11,520 mi
- 11/04/2024141,693 mi+13,167 mi
- 12/04/2024141,693 mi
- 11/04/2025158,098 mi+16,405 mi
- 10/04/2026127,578 mi-30,520 mi
Average of roughly 6,132 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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