2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YK08 VRL
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 82,972 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YK08 VRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 82,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YK08 VRL Mileage History
- 25/03/202478,133 mi
- 25/03/202478,133 mi
- 18/03/202580,787 mi+2,654 mi
- 18/03/202580,787 mi
- 27/03/202682,972 mi+2,185 mi
Average of roughly 2,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YK08 VRL 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 (YK08 VRL) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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