2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AB08 YBA
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/06/2008. Recorded mileage 149,012 miles. MOT valid until 08/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
AB08 YBA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 149,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AB08 YBA Mileage History
- 09/03/201131,240 mi
- 09/03/201237,243 mi+6,003 mi
- 08/03/201344,340 mi+7,097 mi
- 05/03/201449,785 mi+5,445 mi
- 05/03/201449,785 mi
- 09/03/201559,027 mi+9,242 mi
- 09/03/201559,027 mi
- 08/03/201669,739 mi+10,712 mi
- 18/02/201781,564 mi+11,825 mi
- 24/02/201888,126 mi+6,562 mi
- 06/03/201995,239 mi+7,113 mi
- 06/03/2020101,372 mi+6,133 mi
- 06/03/2020101,374 mi+2 mi
- 13/02/2021105,570 mi+4,196 mi
- 02/03/2022111,832 mi+6,262 mi
- 03/03/2023122,558 mi+10,726 mi
- 04/03/2024132,384 mi+9,826 mi
- 27/02/2025141,345 mi+8,961 mi
- 28/02/2025141,346 mi+1 mi
- 26/02/2026149,012 mi+7,666 mi
- 26/02/2026149,012 mi
Average of roughly 7,867 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
AB08 YBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (AB08 YBA) between March 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
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