2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YE08 XCU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 102,261 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YE08 XCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 102,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YE08 XCU Mileage History
- 19/10/202291,078 mi
- 11/10/202393,284 mi+2,206 mi
- 15/10/202498,372 mi+5,088 mi
- 17/10/202498,376 mi+4 mi
- 14/10/2025102,261 mi+3,885 mi
Average of roughly 3,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YE08 XCU 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 (YE08 XCU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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