2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · KE08 AEW
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/08/2008. Recorded mileage 198,653 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
KE08 AEW Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2022
- 198,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KE08 AEW Mileage History
- 14/03/201269,403 mi
- 15/03/201269,403 mi
- 11/07/201274,158 mi+4,755 mi
- 28/06/201385,731 mi+11,573 mi
- 01/07/201497,635 mi+11,904 mi
- 02/07/2015105,592 mi+7,957 mi
- 01/07/2016114,719 mi+9,127 mi
- 24/06/2017126,064 mi+11,345 mi
- 04/07/2018143,744 mi+17,680 mi
- 06/07/2018143,744 mi
- 28/10/2019153,480 mi+9,736 mi
- 17/10/2020159,807 mi+6,327 mi
- 17/10/2020159,807 mi
- 23/10/2021177,294 mi+17,487 mi
- 23/10/2021177,294 mi
- 28/10/2022198,648 mi+21,354 mi
- 28/10/2022198,653 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 12,168 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
KE08 AEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (KE08 AEW) between March 2012 and October 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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