2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SA08 TKO
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 155,797 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA08 TKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/04/2026
- 155,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA08 TKO 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 (SA08 TKO) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))”.
SA08 TKO Mileage History
- 07/02/2022124,283 mi
- 24/04/2023132,403 mi+8,120 mi
- 23/04/2024140,933 mi+8,530 mi
- 23/04/2025149,090 mi+8,157 mi
- 21/04/2026155,797 mi+6,707 mi
Average of roughly 7,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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