2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · G29 AKY
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 82,876 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G29 AKY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 82,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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G29 AKY MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (G29 AKY) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.
G29 AKY Mileage History
- 30/06/202278,761 mi
- 29/04/202380,811 mi+2,050 mi
- 03/06/202582,350 mi+1,539 mi
- 23/05/202682,876 mi+526 mi
Average of roughly 1,056 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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