2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SD08 ADO
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 161,256 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD08 ADO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 161,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD08 ADO 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 (SD08 ADO) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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: “Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
SD08 ADO Mileage History
- 26/07/2024152,666 mi
- 26/07/2024152,666 mi
- 23/07/2025156,948 mi+4,282 mi
- 27/07/2026161,255 mi+4,307 mi
- 28/07/2026161,256 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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