2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YA08 VHN
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 172,722 miles. MOT valid until 21/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
YA08 VHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 172,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YA08 VHN Mileage History
- 18/05/2024156,222 mi
- 10/06/2025164,422 mi+8,200 mi
- 10/06/2025164,422 mi
- 15/06/2026172,707 mi+8,285 mi
- 23/06/2026172,722 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 7,867 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA08 VHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (YA08 VHN) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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