2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LD08 WEJ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 100,197 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD08 WEJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 100,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 WEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (LD08 WEJ) between May 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LD08 WEJ Mileage History
- 19/05/201125,075 mi
- 19/05/201125,075 mi
- 11/06/201230,247 mi+5,172 mi
- 21/06/201335,361 mi+5,114 mi
- 30/05/201438,942 mi+3,581 mi
- 30/05/201438,942 mi
- 29/05/2015431,999 mi+393,057 mi
- 29/05/201543,199 mi-388,800 mi
- 09/06/201646,659 mi+3,460 mi
- 09/06/201646,659 mi
- 26/05/201750,830 mi+4,171 mi
- 04/06/201858,234 mi+7,404 mi
- 14/05/201962,794 mi+4,560 mi
- 27/06/202066,256 mi+3,462 mi
- 18/06/202168,765 mi+2,509 mi
- 18/06/202168,765 mi
- 19/05/202271,783 mi+3,018 mi
- 25/04/202379,327 mi+7,544 mi
- 16/05/202486,108 mi+6,781 mi
- 14/05/202593,763 mi+7,655 mi
- 14/05/202593,763 mi
- 12/05/2026100,197 mi+6,434 mi
- 14/05/2026100,197 mi
Average of roughly 5,013 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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