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: 97,500 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.9 litres, 103 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 132 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match is 97,500 miles. Its asking price of £2,395 is £157 below the AskCar estimate of £2,552. The AskCar estimate uses 10,393 UK dealer adverts for the Volkswagen Golf, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 6 days ago. The recorded MOT expired on 17 October 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by Chorlton Car Sales in Manchester. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £157 (6%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,552.

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 10,393 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

AskCar first saw this 2008 Volkswagen Golf advertised 6 days ago. About half of 2008 Volkswagen Golf cars are gone from sale within a month of being advertised: 35 of the 64 first advertised between 12 July 2026 and 29 September 2026.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 27 October 2026 at £2,395. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 17 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 18 September 2025 (supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bush; and 5 more.

Mileage at that test: 91,603 miles, which matches the advertised 97,500 miles.

Similar cars

3 other 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match 1.9 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £1,700 to £2,499, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.9 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 92,780 miles. Price: £2,499, £104 more than this car. Dealer: Tizzy's Transport in Yeovil. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-ff21891bf8be
• 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.9 diesel hatchback, grey. Mileage: 134,110 miles. Price: £1,700, £695 less than this car. Dealer: R 8 Motor Group in Milton Keynes. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-94c0d168be32
• 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.9 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 148,499 miles. Price: £2,150, £245 less than this car. Dealer: Elderwood Motors in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-e590e1ba3a6b