2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · BV08 XPE
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 60,018 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV08 XPE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 60,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV08 XPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (BV08 XPE) between January 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
BV08 XPE Mileage History
- 10/01/201110,829 mi
- 12/12/201113,684 mi+2,855 mi
- 10/12/201218,538 mi+4,854 mi
- 10/12/201218,537 mi-1 mi
- 31/03/201422,355 mi+3,818 mi
- 30/03/201525,183 mi+2,828 mi
- 20/06/201628,582 mi+3,399 mi
- 17/11/201732,978 mi+4,396 mi
- 03/02/201935,978 mi+3,000 mi
- 03/02/202037,176 mi+1,198 mi
- 05/02/202137,945 mi+769 mi
- 01/02/202238,464 mi+519 mi
- 28/01/202345,210 mi+6,746 mi
- 26/01/202451,154 mi+5,944 mi
- 26/01/202451,154 mi
- 31/01/202559,411 mi+8,257 mi
- 03/02/202559,411 mi
- 19/01/202660,018 mi+607 mi
Average of roughly 3,274 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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