2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · HW08 GRF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 106,504 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW08 GRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 106,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HW08 GRF Mileage History
- 09/10/2023100,142 mi
- 09/10/2023100,142 mi
- 21/10/2024104,692 mi+4,550 mi
- 22/10/2024104,694 mi+2 mi
- 14/10/2025106,504 mi+1,810 mi
Average of roughly 3,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HW08 GRF 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 (HW08 GRF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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