2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AN08 KYC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 118,890 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AN08 KYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/07/2026
- 118,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AN08 KYC Mileage History
- 27/07/2022102,139 mi
- 24/01/2024111,455 mi+9,316 mi
- 27/06/2025116,141 mi+4,686 mi
- 30/06/2025116,142 mi+1 mi
- 04/07/2026118,890 mi+2,748 mi
Average of roughly 4,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AN08 KYC 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 (AN08 KYC) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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