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2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YG08 FOC

YG08 FOC

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 109,401 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2008 · Leeds
MOT Status
Valid until 28/04/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
109,401 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28/04/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1896cc

YG08 FOC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
  • 109,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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YG08 FOC Mileage History

  1. 17/04/202494,363 mi
  2. 18/04/202494,383 mi+20 mi
  3. 28/04/2025102,007 mi+7,624 mi
  4. 30/04/2025102,020 mi+13 mi
  5. 14/04/2026109,401 mi+7,381 mi

Average of roughly 7,557 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YG08 FOC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 12:03
MOT Analysis

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 (YG08 FOC) between April 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 April 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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