2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AM08 BYP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 114,505 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AM08 BYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 114,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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AM08 BYP Mileage History
- 28/03/2024104,912 mi
- 10/04/2025109,862 mi+4,950 mi
- 14/04/2025109,862 mi
- 24/03/2026114,503 mi+4,641 mi
- 03/04/2026114,505 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AM08 BYP 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 (AM08 BYP) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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