2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · WP08 EKL
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 152,689 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP08 EKL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 152,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP08 EKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (WP08 EKL) between June 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 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 (18 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
WP08 EKL Mileage History
- 10/06/201170,279 mi
- 08/06/201284,315 mi+14,036 mi
- 08/06/201284,315 mi
- 28/06/201394,764 mi+10,449 mi
- 27/06/2014101,532 mi+6,768 mi
- 12/06/2015104,571 mi+3,039 mi
- 25/06/2016112,251 mi+7,680 mi
- 28/06/2017118,799 mi+6,548 mi
- 26/06/2018119,250 mi+451 mi
- 06/07/2019128,310 mi+9,060 mi
- 05/01/2021138,968 mi+10,658 mi
- 05/01/2021138,968 mi
- 31/01/2022143,046 mi+4,078 mi
- 10/01/2023145,531 mi+2,485 mi
- 04/01/2024148,568 mi+3,037 mi
- 05/01/2024148,568 mi
- 03/01/2025151,082 mi+2,514 mi
- 05/01/2026152,689 mi+1,607 mi
- 06/01/2026152,689 mi
Average of roughly 5,654 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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