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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,959 mi
Last recorded101,959 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 FUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2025 101,959 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 100,199 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 99,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,245 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,967 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 95,278 miles

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Dec 2018 93,211 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 90,052 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 85,748 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,818 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 75,376 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,476 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,345 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 52,869 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 47,882 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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2 FUR is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 85,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 FUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2 FUR registered?

2 FUR is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is 2 FUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 FUR shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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