2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SP08 NVK
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 142,261 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP08 NVK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 142,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP08 NVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (SP08 NVK) between March 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (36 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SP08 NVK Mileage History
- 11/03/201132,054 mi
- 24/02/201237,830 mi+5,776 mi
- 08/03/201344,893 mi+7,063 mi
- 28/02/201450,164 mi+5,271 mi
- 23/02/201555,936 mi+5,772 mi
- 23/02/201555,936 mi
- 08/03/201661,815 mi+5,879 mi
- 03/03/201766,597 mi+4,782 mi
- 26/02/201871,928 mi+5,331 mi
- 05/03/201978,930 mi+7,002 mi
- 02/03/202091,654 mi+12,724 mi
- 08/03/2021101,316 mi+9,662 mi
- 07/03/2022109,044 mi+7,728 mi
- 07/03/2022109,044 mi
- 24/02/2023116,504 mi+7,460 mi
- 24/02/2023116,504 mi
- 26/06/2024126,247 mi+9,743 mi
- 26/06/2024126,249 mi+2 mi
- 25/07/2025137,561 mi+11,312 mi
- 25/07/2025137,561 mi
- 05/08/2026142,261 mi+4,700 mi
Average of roughly 7,155 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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