2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VO08 KWD
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 156,199 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
VO08 KWD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2023
- 156,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VO08 KWD Mileage History
- 28/02/201129,263 mi
- 28/02/201129,263 mi
- 15/08/201135,343 mi+6,080 mi
- 14/08/201245,378 mi+10,035 mi
- 17/08/201353,481 mi+8,103 mi
- 17/08/201353,481 mi
- 14/08/201463,176 mi+9,695 mi
- 18/08/201573,730 mi+10,554 mi
- 19/08/201683,899 mi+10,169 mi
- 05/09/201683,899 mi
- 02/09/201790,955 mi+7,056 mi
- 04/09/201790,955 mi
- 04/09/201894,434 mi+3,479 mi
- 06/09/201894,434 mi
- 03/09/2019122,466 mi+28,032 mi
- 05/09/2019112,589 mi-9,877 mi
- 11/08/2020125,684 mi+13,095 mi
- 11/08/2020125,691 mi+7 mi
- 13/08/2021139,620 mi+13,929 mi
- 09/09/2022147,369 mi+7,749 mi
- 13/09/2022147,393 mi+24 mi
- 07/10/2023156,189 mi+8,796 mi
- 19/10/2023156,199 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 10,044 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
VO08 KWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (VO08 KWD) between February 2011 and October 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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