2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI Match

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: Match
• Version: 1.9 TDI Match Manual FWD Euro 4 5dr (103 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 134,110 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.9 litres, 103 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 132 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4

About this car

At 134,110 miles, this 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match has covered about 40,700 more miles than other 2008 Volkswagen Golf cars. Priced at £1,700, it is advertised £302 below the AskCar estimate of £2,002. The AskCar estimate uses 10,674 UK dealer adverts for the Volkswagen Golf, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this advert 49 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £200. Our latest MOT record expired on 19 December 2025. Check the current position with the dealer. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at R 8 Motor Group in Milton Keynes. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £302 (15%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,002.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 10,674 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 49 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 18 September 2026 at £1,900. Its asking price is now £1,700, £200 less. The latest price cut was seen on 24 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 18 September 2026: £1,900
• 5 October 2026: £1,800
• 24 October 2026: £1,700

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 19 December 2025; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 10 December 2024 (nearside front side repeater likely to become detached; central exhaust system insecure) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; nearside wing mirror lose.

Mileage at that test: 130,849 miles, which matches the advertised 134,110 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 40,700 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2008 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

3 other 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match 1.9 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,150 to £2,499, as of 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.9 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 148,499 miles. Price: £2,150, £450 more than this car. Dealer: Elderwood Motors in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-e590e1ba3a6b
• 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.9 diesel hatchback, silver. Mileage: 97,500 miles. Price: £2,395, £695 more than this car. Dealer: Chorlton Car Sales in Manchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-fb41f83dcad8
• 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.9 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 92,780 miles. Price: £2,499, £799 more than this car. Dealer: Tizzy's Transport in Yeovil. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-ff21891bf8be