2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SK08 UTC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 184,659 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK08 UTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 184,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK08 UTC 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 (SK08 UTC) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 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: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Fuel system component leaking cooler insecure and suspect leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
SK08 UTC Mileage History
- 28/10/2023170,357 mi
- 04/11/2024177,837 mi+7,480 mi
- 05/11/2024177,837 mi
- 09/03/2026184,643 mi+6,806 mi
- 19/05/2026184,659 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 5,594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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