2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · CY08 OWF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 97,427 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CY08 OWF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 97,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CY08 OWF 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 (CY08 OWF) between July 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
CY08 OWF Mileage History
- 18/07/20116,879 mi
- 11/07/20128,128 mi+1,249 mi
- 10/07/20139,240 mi+1,112 mi
- 06/03/20149,480 mi+240 mi
- 07/03/20149,480 mi
- 19/03/201510,297 mi+817 mi
- 09/03/201610,950 mi+653 mi
- 10/03/201610,950 mi
- 11/07/201711,311 mi+361 mi
- 09/07/201820,258 mi+8,947 mi
- 03/07/201930,718 mi+10,460 mi
- 03/07/201930,718 mi
- 03/07/202041,672 mi+10,954 mi
- 30/06/202151,568 mi+9,896 mi
- 04/07/202262,337 mi+10,769 mi
- 27/06/202367,422 mi+5,085 mi
- 27/06/202367,422 mi
- 28/06/202472,598 mi+5,176 mi
- 17/06/202584,411 mi+11,813 mi
- 29/06/202697,389 mi+12,978 mi
- 03/07/202697,427 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 6,053 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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