2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SP08 NUW
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 179,222 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP08 NUW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2025
- 179,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP08 NUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (SP08 NUW) between February 2011 and January 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
SP08 NUW Mileage History
- 03/02/201121,828 mi
- 14/03/201237,235 mi+15,407 mi
- 28/03/201356,280 mi+19,045 mi
- 21/02/201467,040 mi+10,760 mi
- 26/02/201467,042 mi+2 mi
- 20/02/201574,811 mi+7,769 mi
- 20/02/201574,811 mi
- 17/02/201683,490 mi+8,679 mi
- 23/01/201791,096 mi+7,606 mi
- 22/01/2018102,536 mi+11,440 mi
- 01/02/2019111,934 mi+9,398 mi
- 06/02/2019111,978 mi+44 mi
- 09/01/2020118,840 mi+6,862 mi
- 04/02/2021124,148 mi+5,308 mi
- 08/02/2021124,215 mi+67 mi
- 20/01/2022130,060 mi+5,845 mi
- 17/01/2023146,516 mi+16,456 mi
- 18/01/2023146,516 mi
- 07/02/2024165,071 mi+18,555 mi
- 13/02/2024165,190 mi+119 mi
- 14/01/2025179,196 mi+14,006 mi
- 16/01/2025179,222 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 11,281 miles per year across 22 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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