2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OV08 DYC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 139,215 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV08 DYC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2026
- 139,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV08 DYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (OV08 DYC) between March 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OV08 DYC Mileage History
- 01/03/201118,607 mi
- 14/03/201223,105 mi+4,498 mi
- 25/03/201330,954 mi+7,849 mi
- 25/03/201440,898 mi+9,944 mi
- 20/03/201549,027 mi+8,129 mi
- 16/03/201656,763 mi+7,736 mi
- 24/03/201763,985 mi+7,222 mi
- 22/03/201870,522 mi+6,537 mi
- 22/03/201870,533 mi+11 mi
- 28/03/201976,830 mi+6,297 mi
- 28/05/202082,390 mi+5,560 mi
- 13/10/202082,431 mi+41 mi
- 21/09/202191,465 mi+9,034 mi
- 22/09/202191,465 mi
- 13/10/2022103,499 mi+12,034 mi
- 14/10/2022103,499 mi
- 12/10/2023114,201 mi+10,702 mi
- 12/10/2023114,201 mi
- 07/10/2024123,767 mi+9,566 mi
- 09/10/2024123,767 mi
- 30/10/2025132,911 mi+9,144 mi
- 16/10/2026139,215 mi+6,304 mi
Average of roughly 7,718 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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