2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AB08 GNO
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2008. Recorded mileage 160,648 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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AB08 GNO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2021
- 160,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB08 GNO 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 (AB08 GNO) between April 2011 and September 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2021 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 (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AB08 GNO Mileage History
- 18/04/201137,271 mi
- 04/07/201250,843 mi+13,572 mi
- 10/08/201368,272 mi+17,429 mi
- 13/08/201368,335 mi+63 mi
- 12/08/201481,480 mi+13,145 mi
- 12/08/201481,494 mi+14 mi
- 12/08/201595,427 mi+13,933 mi
- 19/08/2016107,457 mi+12,030 mi
- 15/08/2017121,370 mi+13,913 mi
- 15/08/2017121,370 mi
- 08/08/2018128,872 mi+7,502 mi
- 13/08/2018128,872 mi
- 17/09/2019137,247 mi+8,375 mi
- 26/09/2019137,260 mi+13 mi
- 19/10/2020144,847 mi+7,587 mi
- 08/09/2021160,648 mi+15,801 mi
Average of roughly 11,872 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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