2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · P11 DBE
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 69,216 miles. MOT valid until 05/12/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
P11 DBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 69,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P11 DBE Mileage History
- 28/11/202257,561 mi
- 30/11/202257,561 mi
- 04/12/202365,531 mi+7,970 mi
- 28/11/202467,397 mi+1,866 mi
- 15/11/202569,216 mi+1,819 mi
Average of roughly 3,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P11 DBE 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 (P11 DBE) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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