2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AD08 DDL
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 85,272 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD08 DDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 85,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD08 DDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (AD08 DDL) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AD08 DDL Mileage History
- 03/11/202383,983 mi
- 09/11/202484,669 mi+686 mi
- 13/11/202484,669 mi
- 24/10/202585,272 mi+603 mi
- 27/10/202585,272 mi
Average of roughly 650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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