2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · R5 YMC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22/11/2008. Recorded mileage 107,133 miles. MOT valid until 22/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
R5 YMC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 107,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 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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R5 YMC Mileage History
- 21/09/201118,160 mi
- 19/09/201228,487 mi+10,327 mi
- 02/10/201331,042 mi+2,555 mi
- 02/10/201331,043 mi+1 mi
- 21/10/201432,142 mi+1,099 mi
- 02/12/201543,042 mi+10,900 mi
- 04/04/201757,489 mi+14,447 mi
- 04/04/201757,489 mi
- 15/05/201868,479 mi+10,990 mi
- 22/05/201868,495 mi+16 mi
- 15/05/201980,141 mi+11,646 mi
- 21/10/202092,017 mi+11,876 mi
- 23/02/202292,283 mi+266 mi
- 29/03/202395,402 mi+3,119 mi
- 03/04/202497,636 mi+2,234 mi
- 18/08/2025102,538 mi+4,902 mi
- 24/08/2026107,133 mi+4,595 mi
Average of roughly 5,961 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
R5 YMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (R5 YMC) between September 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)”.
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