2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · CA08 OBK
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 122,465 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA08 OBK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/04/2026
- 122,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 OBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (CA08 OBK) between June 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CA08 OBK Mileage History
- 29/06/201113,254 mi
- 29/08/201114,100 mi+846 mi
- 06/11/201227,651 mi+13,551 mi
- 06/11/201340,284 mi+12,633 mi
- 05/11/201451,693 mi+11,409 mi
- 05/11/201451,693 mi
- 03/11/201562,764 mi+11,071 mi
- 04/11/201562,766 mi+2 mi
- 20/10/201672,245 mi+9,479 mi
- 25/10/201781,230 mi+8,985 mi
- 31/10/201888,370 mi+7,140 mi
- 31/10/201888,372 mi+2 mi
- 29/10/201993,757 mi+5,385 mi
- 03/11/2020100,155 mi+6,398 mi
- 20/05/2021102,702 mi+2,547 mi
- 14/05/2022108,874 mi+6,172 mi
- 20/05/2023115,240 mi+6,366 mi
- 26/04/2024119,827 mi+4,587 mi
- 03/05/2024119,836 mi+9 mi
- 08/05/2025121,245 mi+1,409 mi
- 30/04/2026122,465 mi+1,220 mi
Average of roughly 7,361 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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