2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LD08 EKM
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 142,567 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LD08 EKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2026
- 142,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LD08 EKM Mileage History
- 24/03/2023111,891 mi
- 27/02/2024122,961 mi+11,070 mi
- 04/03/2024123,142 mi+181 mi
- 24/02/2025132,940 mi+9,798 mi
- 02/04/2026142,567 mi+9,627 mi
Average of roughly 10,139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LD08 EKM 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 (LD08 EKM) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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