2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GL08 VRF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 140,124 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 VRF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 140,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 VRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (GL08 VRF) between June 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
GL08 VRF Mileage History
- 15/06/201111,391 mi
- 19/05/201216,322 mi+4,931 mi
- 19/04/201323,043 mi+6,721 mi
- 08/04/201429,907 mi+6,864 mi
- 27/03/201535,448 mi+5,541 mi
- 04/04/201645,588 mi+10,140 mi
- 04/04/201645,589 mi+1 mi
- 18/04/201758,528 mi+12,939 mi
- 18/04/201758,530 mi+2 mi
- 09/04/201868,368 mi+9,838 mi
- 12/04/201980,882 mi+12,514 mi
- 12/04/201980,884 mi+2 mi
- 21/08/202093,423 mi+12,539 mi
- 21/08/202090,474 mi-2,949 mi
- 18/08/202198,320 mi+7,846 mi
- 18/08/202198,321 mi+1 mi
- 22/08/2022101,737 mi+3,416 mi
- 24/08/2022101,737 mi
- 16/08/2023103,987 mi+2,250 mi
- 21/08/2023104,004 mi+17 mi
- 01/08/2024108,570 mi+4,566 mi
- 21/08/2025126,582 mi+18,012 mi
- 22/08/2026140,124 mi+13,542 mi
Average of roughly 8,477 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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