2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SD08 ACX
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 121,498 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD08 ACX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 121,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD08 ACX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (SD08 ACX) between March 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
SD08 ACX Mileage History
- 21/03/201122,300 mi
- 22/03/201122,300 mi
- 19/03/201228,126 mi+5,826 mi
- 20/03/201333,449 mi+5,323 mi
- 12/01/201541,078 mi+7,629 mi
- 12/01/201541,089 mi+11 mi
- 21/01/201646,839 mi+5,750 mi
- 21/01/201646,839 mi
- 17/01/201753,761 mi+6,922 mi
- 18/10/201758,537 mi+4,776 mi
- 19/10/201758,537 mi
- 19/10/201864,639 mi+6,102 mi
- 05/12/201970,288 mi+5,649 mi
- 09/12/201970,290 mi+2 mi
- 29/10/202075,630 mi+5,340 mi
- 30/10/202075,630 mi
- 04/11/202181,727 mi+6,097 mi
- 07/12/202296,011 mi+14,284 mi
- 09/12/202296,011 mi
- 13/11/2023109,035 mi+13,024 mi
- 27/11/2023109,038 mi+3 mi
- 15/04/2026121,241 mi+12,203 mi
- 08/10/2026121,498 mi+257 mi
Average of roughly 6,379 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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