2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GP08 YBD
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20/07/2008. Recorded mileage 104,623 miles. MOT valid until 24/03/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
GP08 YBD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 104,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GP08 YBD Mileage History
- 20/07/201115,445 mi
- 18/07/201219,141 mi+3,696 mi
- 11/07/201321,145 mi+2,004 mi
- 25/07/201425,080 mi+3,935 mi
- 21/07/201529,641 mi+4,561 mi
- 11/07/201634,503 mi+4,862 mi
- 14/07/201740,843 mi+6,340 mi
- 13/07/201842,932 mi+2,089 mi
- 28/06/201944,353 mi+1,421 mi
- 29/06/202045,935 mi+1,582 mi
- 09/07/202147,146 mi+1,211 mi
- 29/06/202248,413 mi+1,267 mi
- 15/02/202349,492 mi+1,079 mi
- 01/02/202473,402 mi+23,910 mi
- 01/02/202473,402 mi
- 25/01/202590,641 mi+17,239 mi
- 06/03/2026104,519 mi+13,878 mi
- 25/03/2026104,623 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 6,075 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
GP08 YBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (GP08 YBD) between July 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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