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2 JLM

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,971 mi
Last recorded75,971 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 JLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 75,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 75,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 74,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 69,113 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 69,113 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 67,928 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,255 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 66,144 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,233 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,448 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,098 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 38,596 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 33,093 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 28,024 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 JLM is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JLM, 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.

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What year was 2 JLM registered?

2 JLM is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is 2 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 JLM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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