2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · VA08 FCV
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 224,452 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VA08 FCV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 224,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VA08 FCV Mileage History
- 08/09/2022200,879 mi
- 03/11/2023205,776 mi+4,897 mi
- 05/11/2024224,452 mi+18,676 mi
Average of roughly 10,911 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
VA08 FCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (VA08 FCV) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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