2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LA08 HSV
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/07/2008. Recorded mileage 183,516 miles. MOT valid until 13/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
LA08 HSV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 183,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 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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LA08 HSV Mileage History
- 29/06/201129,065 mi
- 29/06/201129,065 mi
- 13/06/201239,242 mi+10,177 mi
- 07/06/201348,183 mi+8,941 mi
- 07/06/201348,183 mi
- 27/05/201458,231 mi+10,048 mi
- 19/05/201564,999 mi+6,768 mi
- 27/05/201674,379 mi+9,380 mi
- 27/05/201674,379 mi
- 05/06/201782,244 mi+7,865 mi
- 30/05/201894,911 mi+12,667 mi
- 05/06/2019106,314 mi+11,403 mi
- 10/06/2020116,126 mi+9,812 mi
- 19/05/2021126,869 mi+10,743 mi
- 25/05/2022137,135 mi+10,266 mi
- 25/05/2022137,137 mi+2 mi
- 08/06/2023148,804 mi+11,667 mi
- 03/06/2024162,048 mi+13,244 mi
- 15/08/2025175,319 mi+13,271 mi
- 13/08/2026183,516 mi+8,197 mi
- 14/08/2026183,516 mi
Average of roughly 10,211 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
LA08 HSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (LA08 HSV) between June 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad detached from plate (1.1.13 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65R15 91H Budget ”.
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