2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GV08 MME
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 156,979 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV08 MME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2025
- 156,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 MME 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 MME) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GV08 MME Mileage History
- 08/02/2023147,472 mi
- 10/02/2023147,472 mi
- 29/01/2024151,473 mi+4,001 mi
- 10/02/2025156,978 mi+5,505 mi
- 11/02/2025156,979 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,731 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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