2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FG08 XEM
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/04/2008. Recorded mileage 99,676 miles. MOT valid until 08/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
FG08 XEM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 99,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 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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FG08 XEM Mileage History
- 04/04/201123,421 mi
- 25/04/201336,719 mi+13,298 mi
- 07/08/201445,945 mi+9,226 mi
- 07/08/201445,945 mi
- 15/07/201552,426 mi+6,481 mi
- 09/08/201667,276 mi+14,850 mi
- 21/09/201778,137 mi+10,861 mi
- 14/09/201882,388 mi+4,251 mi
- 20/09/201882,545 mi+157 mi
- 02/10/201987,061 mi+4,516 mi
- 28/09/202089,386 mi+2,325 mi
- 29/09/202089,389 mi+3 mi
- 20/10/202190,676 mi+1,287 mi
- 28/10/202190,676 mi
- 24/10/202293,003 mi+2,327 mi
- 24/10/202293,003 mi
- 01/11/202396,682 mi+3,679 mi
- 02/11/202396,682 mi
- 05/11/202498,124 mi+1,442 mi
- 05/11/202498,124 mi
- 10/06/202699,676 mi+1,552 mi
- 10/06/202699,676 mi
Average of roughly 5,022 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
FG08 XEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (FG08 XEM) between April 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened caused by binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”.
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