2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GV08 FPP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 79,552 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV08 FPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 79,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 FPP 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 (GV08 FPP) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
GV08 FPP Mileage History
- 13/02/202468,942 mi
- 27/01/202572,834 mi+3,892 mi
- 27/01/202572,834 mi
- 12/02/202679,317 mi+6,483 mi
- 16/02/202679,552 mi+235 mi
Average of roughly 5,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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