2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GL08 UVD
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 94,479 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
GL08 UVD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2021
- 94,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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GL08 UVD Mileage History
- 29/06/201119,360 mi
- 27/06/201227,379 mi+8,019 mi
- 19/06/201333,492 mi+6,113 mi
- 24/06/201444,981 mi+11,489 mi
- 18/06/201555,295 mi+10,314 mi
- 01/07/201662,258 mi+6,963 mi
- 01/07/201662,258 mi
- 28/06/201768,416 mi+6,158 mi
- 29/06/201768,416 mi
- 16/08/201876,023 mi+7,607 mi
- 07/02/202083,595 mi+7,572 mi
- 10/02/202083,595 mi
- 13/04/202194,433 mi+10,838 mi
- 17/06/202194,479 mi+46 mi
- 17/06/202194,479 mi
Average of roughly 7,536 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
GL08 UVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (GL08 UVD) between June 2011 and June 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2021 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))”.
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