2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · 115 AJ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2008. Recorded mileage 134,140 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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115 AJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 134,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
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115 AJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (115 AJ) between April 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 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: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a)”.
115 AJ Mileage History
- 26/04/201128,728 mi
- 26/04/201128,728 mi
- 24/04/201240,656 mi+11,928 mi
- 11/04/201349,907 mi+9,251 mi
- 27/03/201458,806 mi+8,899 mi
- 30/03/201565,465 mi+6,659 mi
- 06/04/201671,115 mi+5,650 mi
- 03/04/201776,662 mi+5,547 mi
- 02/04/201880,629 mi+3,967 mi
- 29/03/201985,656 mi+5,027 mi
- 10/09/202091,995 mi+6,339 mi
- 19/08/202194,912 mi+2,917 mi
- 07/09/2022100,484 mi+5,572 mi
- 18/08/2023107,683 mi+7,199 mi
- 21/08/2023107,684 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/2024115,548 mi+7,864 mi
- 01/09/2025125,172 mi+9,624 mi
- 01/09/2025125,172 mi
- 03/09/2026134,140 mi+8,968 mi
Average of roughly 6,864 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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