2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YS08 VBF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04/07/2008. Recorded mileage 132,939 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
YS08 VBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2025
- 132,939 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: 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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YS08 VBF Mileage History
- 05/07/2022120,300 mi
- 17/07/2023125,727 mi+5,427 mi
- 17/07/2023125,729 mi+2 mi
- 25/06/2024130,256 mi+4,527 mi
- 07/08/2025132,939 mi+2,683 mi
Average of roughly 4,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YS08 VBF 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 (YS08 VBF) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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