2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SO08 USS
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12/08/2008. Recorded mileage 120,294 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,294 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
SO08 USS Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2023
- 120,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SO08 USS Mileage History
- 05/08/201142,492 mi
- 21/11/201143,359 mi+867 mi
- 24/11/201143,359 mi
- 03/11/201248,606 mi+5,247 mi
- 19/11/201355,198 mi+6,592 mi
- 10/11/201463,212 mi+8,014 mi
- 10/11/201572,763 mi+9,551 mi
- 25/10/201681,807 mi+9,044 mi
- 08/03/201785,177 mi+3,370 mi
- 09/03/201785,178 mi+1 mi
- 06/03/201898,826 mi+13,648 mi
- 05/03/2019109,469 mi+10,643 mi
- 03/07/2019109,576 mi+107 mi
- 10/10/2023120,294 mi+10,718 mi
- 10/10/2023120,294 mi
Average of roughly 6,387 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
SO08 USS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (SO08 USS) between August 2011 and October 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)”.
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