2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VO08 YVX
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09/04/2008. Recorded mileage 279,838 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 279,838 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 YVX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2022
- 279,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 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 YVX Mileage History
- 24/03/201139,151 mi
- 22/03/201255,074 mi+15,923 mi
- 22/03/201255,074 mi
- 12/06/201369,643 mi+14,569 mi
- 16/06/201482,857 mi+13,214 mi
- 16/06/201482,857 mi
- 05/05/201595,960 mi+13,103 mi
- 04/05/2016123,188 mi+27,228 mi
- 04/05/2017150,183 mi+26,995 mi
- 03/05/2018176,983 mi+26,800 mi
- 03/05/2018176,983 mi
- 30/04/2019208,019 mi+31,036 mi
- 30/10/2020241,205 mi+33,186 mi
- 05/11/2021257,699 mi+16,494 mi
- 05/11/2021257,699 mi
- 04/11/2022279,838 mi+22,139 mi
- 04/11/2022279,838 mi
Average of roughly 20,720 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
VO08 YVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (VO08 YVX) between March 2011 and November 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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