2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · CF08 FDV
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 189,725 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CF08 FDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 189,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CF08 FDV Mileage History
- 29/09/2022165,119 mi
- 07/09/2023173,624 mi+8,505 mi
- 19/08/2024182,821 mi+9,197 mi
- 18/08/2025189,725 mi+6,904 mi
- 18/08/2025189,725 mi
Average of roughly 8,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CF08 FDV 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 (CF08 FDV) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (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.
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