2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SE08 AEX
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2008. Recorded mileage 96,934 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
SE08 AEX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2023
- 96,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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SE08 AEX Mileage History
- 31/03/202285,525 mi
- 15/06/202396,930 mi+11,405 mi
- 19/06/202396,934 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,360 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SE08 AEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (SE08 AEX) between March 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2023 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements 72 Kg unlock (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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