2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VO08 XED
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17/03/2008. Recorded mileage 151,021 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,021 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 XED Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/04/2023
- 151,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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 XED Mileage History
- 04/04/2022148,763 mi
- 05/04/2022148,764 mi+1 mi
- 04/04/2023151,021 mi+2,257 mi
Average of roughly 2,259 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
VO08 XED 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 (VO08 XED) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”.
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