2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YY08 AFF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 145,679 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
YY08 AFF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2024
- 145,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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YY08 AFF Mileage History
- 09/06/2022139,209 mi
- 10/06/2022139,215 mi+6 mi
- 13/03/2024145,679 mi+6,464 mi
Average of roughly 3,674 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
YY08 AFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (YY08 AFF) between June 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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