2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YX08 BVP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 167,867 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX08 BVP Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2022
- 167,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX08 BVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (YX08 BVP) between April 2011 and August 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
YX08 BVP Mileage History
- 14/04/201154,935 mi
- 03/05/201269,164 mi+14,229 mi
- 03/05/201269,164 mi
- 28/06/201383,024 mi+13,860 mi
- 28/06/201383,024 mi
- 10/07/201488,614 mi+5,590 mi
- 04/01/2016100,267 mi+11,653 mi
- 04/01/2016100,268 mi+1 mi
- 23/08/2017106,511 mi+6,243 mi
- 28/08/2018127,927 mi+21,416 mi
- 27/08/2019138,395 mi+10,468 mi
- 04/05/2020143,038 mi+4,643 mi
- 02/08/2021157,342 mi+14,304 mi
- 02/08/2022167,867 mi+10,525 mi
Average of roughly 9,992 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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