2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SW08 OGS
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31/07/2008. Recorded mileage 152,846 miles. MOT valid until 18/10/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,846 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
SW08 OGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 152,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SW08 OGS Mileage History
- 08/10/2022124,747 mi
- 17/10/2022125,112 mi+365 mi
- 19/10/2023136,004 mi+10,892 mi
- 18/10/2024145,692 mi+9,688 mi
- 16/10/2025152,846 mi+7,154 mi
Average of roughly 9,295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 OGS 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 (SW08 OGS) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”.
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