The road tax status for AV08 VUU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for AV08 VUU?

The MOT for AV08 VUU is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of AV08 VUU?

The recorded mileage for AV08 VUU is 188,468 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AV08 VUU ULEZ compliant?

Yes, AV08 VUU (VOLKSWAGEN GOLF) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

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2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AV08 VUU

AV08 VUU

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2008. Recorded mileage 188,468 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Ipswich
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 188,468 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 188,468 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2008
Engine: 1390cc

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AV08 VUU Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
188,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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AV08 VUU Mileage History

07/04/201134,722 mi
07/04/201134,722 mi
10/04/201250,228 mi+15,506 mi
17/04/201363,128 mi+12,900 mi
14/04/201469,877 mi+6,749 mi
17/06/201579,508 mi+9,631 mi
19/06/201579,508 mi
15/06/201689,989 mi+10,481 mi
25/05/201798,156 mi+8,167 mi
29/05/2018105,133 mi+6,977 mi
31/05/2018105,134 mi+1 mi
24/06/2019111,871 mi+6,737 mi
22/06/2020119,601 mi+7,730 mi
22/06/2020119,601 mi
17/06/2021134,357 mi+14,756 mi
22/06/2022151,282 mi+16,925 mi
22/06/2022151,282 mi
06/06/2023162,817 mi+11,535 mi
06/06/2023162,817 mi
28/06/2024175,895 mi+13,078 mi
24/07/2024175,895 mi
30/06/2025182,994 mi+7,099 mi
02/07/2025182,944 mi-50 mi
13/07/2026188,404 mi+5,460 mi
30/07/2026188,468 mi+64 mi

Average of roughly 10,040 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

AV08 VUU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 14:16

MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (AV08 VUU) between April 2011 and July 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 40 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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