2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · BK08 MXZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/04/2008. Recorded mileage 142,496 miles. MOT valid until 19/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
BK08 MXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 142,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BK08 MXZ Mileage History
- 12/02/2024129,761 mi
- 29/01/2025134,938 mi+5,177 mi
- 03/02/2026142,485 mi+7,547 mi
- 20/05/2026142,495 mi+10 mi
- 21/05/2026142,496 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BK08 MXZ 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 (BK08 MXZ) between February 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 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: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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