2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GR08 VUD
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 131,142 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
GR08 VUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 131,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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GR08 VUD Mileage History
- 16/10/2023118,613 mi
- 03/10/2024120,410 mi+1,797 mi
- 09/10/2024120,590 mi+180 mi
- 09/10/2025131,016 mi+10,426 mi
- 16/10/2025131,142 mi+126 mi
Average of roughly 6,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GR08 VUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (GR08 VUD) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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