2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · P11 DBE
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 69,216 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P11 DBE Key Findings
- 16 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 tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (P11 DBE) between June 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 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: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
P11 DBE Mileage History
- 15/06/201128,512 mi
- 21/06/201233,692 mi+5,180 mi
- 19/06/201339,421 mi+5,729 mi
- 06/06/201444,016 mi+4,595 mi
- 26/05/201546,219 mi+2,203 mi
- 26/05/201648,013 mi+1,794 mi
- 06/06/201749,424 mi+1,411 mi
- 31/05/201850,406 mi+982 mi
- 04/06/201951,446 mi+1,040 mi
- 25/11/202052,116 mi+670 mi
- 01/12/202154,006 mi+1,890 mi
- 28/11/202257,561 mi+3,555 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 2,823 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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