2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · PBZ 21
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,459 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PBZ 21 Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 126,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PBZ 21 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (PBZ 21) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
PBZ 21 Mileage History
- 01/03/201118,879 mi
- 01/03/201118,881 mi+2 mi
- 01/03/201225,020 mi+6,139 mi
- 19/02/201331,315 mi+6,295 mi
- 19/02/201331,315 mi
- 04/03/201438,608 mi+7,293 mi
- 18/02/201544,267 mi+5,659 mi
- 14/03/201651,316 mi+7,049 mi
- 14/03/201651,316 mi
- 08/02/201755,537 mi+4,221 mi
- 22/02/201860,708 mi+5,171 mi
- 28/02/201860,708 mi
- 27/02/201963,346 mi+2,638 mi
- 27/02/202069,260 mi+5,914 mi
- 22/02/202178,902 mi+9,642 mi
- 24/02/202289,417 mi+10,515 mi
- 04/03/2023100,112 mi+10,695 mi
- 26/02/2024111,523 mi+11,411 mi
- 06/03/2025119,965 mi+8,442 mi
- 09/03/2026126,459 mi+6,494 mi
Average of roughly 7,161 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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