2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · 60 FR
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 93,616 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
60 FR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 93,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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60 FR Mileage History
- 24/03/202383,997 mi
- 10/04/202489,232 mi+5,235 mi
- 24/03/202591,618 mi+2,386 mi
- 24/03/202591,618 mi
- 10/03/202693,616 mi+1,998 mi
Average of roughly 3,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
60 FR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (60 FR) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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