2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · VA08 ABK
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 130,106 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VA08 ABK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2023
- 130,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
VA08 ABK Mileage History
- 14/04/201112,978 mi
- 13/04/201234,915 mi+21,937 mi
- 05/04/201349,748 mi+14,833 mi
- 04/04/201463,002 mi+13,254 mi
- 10/04/201576,082 mi+13,080 mi
- 05/04/201686,712 mi+10,630 mi
- 21/03/201792,553 mi+5,841 mi
- 03/04/2018100,333 mi+7,780 mi
- 03/04/2018100,333 mi
- 01/04/2019107,024 mi+6,691 mi
- 01/04/2019107,024 mi
- 05/05/2020114,256 mi+7,232 mi
- 28/08/2021120,080 mi+5,824 mi
- 28/08/2021120,080 mi
- 30/08/2022122,890 mi+2,810 mi
- 29/09/2023130,106 mi+7,216 mi
Average of roughly 9,400 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
VA08 ABK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (VA08 ABK) between April 2011 and September 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (VA08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as VA08ABK.
FIAT
PANDA
FIAT
PANDA
FIAT
BRAVO
FIAT
PUNTO
FIAT
PANDA
HONDA
JAZZ
HONDA
JAZZ
HONDA
JAZZ
HONDA
JAZZ
VOLKSWAGEN
JETTA
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.