2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YH08 YCE
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 191,646 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Oct 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH08 YCE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2023
- 191,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH08 YCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (YH08 YCE) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YH08 YCE Mileage History
- 22/11/2021171,158 mi
- 05/10/2023191,646 mi+20,488 mi
Average of roughly 10,980 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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