2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · VN08 VHT
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2008. Recorded mileage 156,280 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN08 VHT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2023
- 156,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN08 VHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (VN08 VHT) between April 2011 and February 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 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: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
VN08 VHT Mileage History
- 06/04/201145,295 mi
- 12/03/201254,937 mi+9,642 mi
- 28/03/201365,553 mi+10,616 mi
- 13/03/201475,173 mi+9,620 mi
- 13/03/201475,173 mi
- 30/03/201583,782 mi+8,609 mi
- 31/03/201583,792 mi+10 mi
- 13/04/201689,544 mi+5,752 mi
- 13/04/201689,544 mi
- 14/04/201794,350 mi+4,806 mi
- 23/04/2018110,012 mi+15,662 mi
- 11/04/2019118,720 mi+8,708 mi
- 12/10/2020136,137 mi+17,417 mi
- 27/10/2021144,883 mi+8,746 mi
- 27/10/2021144,883 mi
- 04/02/2023156,280 mi+11,397 mi
Average of roughly 9,380 miles per year across 16 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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