2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GX08 FNZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 158,835 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GX08 FNZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 158,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX08 FNZ 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 (GX08 FNZ) between July 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
GX08 FNZ Mileage History
- 10/07/2024144,100 mi
- 13/07/2024144,103 mi+3 mi
- 17/07/2024144,109 mi+6 mi
- 17/07/2025158,775 mi+14,666 mi
- 21/07/2025158,835 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 14,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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