2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SL08 BYF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04/03/2008. Recorded mileage 156,374 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,374 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
SL08 BYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 156,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SL08 BYF Mileage History
- 26/01/2024148,384 mi
- 02/02/2024148,389 mi+5 mi
- 28/01/2025151,299 mi+2,910 mi
- 10/02/2025151,311 mi+12 mi
- 03/02/2026156,374 mi+5,063 mi
Average of roughly 3,949 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 BYF 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 (SL08 BYF) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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