2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AE08 RMF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 127,321 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE08 RMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 127,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE08 RMF 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 (AE08 RMF) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AE08 RMF Mileage History
- 29/09/2022125,019 mi
- 25/09/2023125,469 mi+450 mi
- 25/09/2023125,472 mi+3 mi
- 26/09/2024126,486 mi+1,014 mi
- 10/10/2025127,321 mi+835 mi
Average of roughly 760 miles per year across 5 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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