2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LG08 YOT
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/03/2008. Recorded mileage 94,771 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
LG08 YOT Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 94,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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LG08 YOT Mileage History
- 14/06/201118,821 mi
- 10/07/201223,163 mi+4,342 mi
- 09/07/201328,821 mi+5,658 mi
- 10/07/201328,821 mi
- 13/10/201434,473 mi+5,652 mi
- 13/10/201434,473 mi
- 13/10/201540,037 mi+5,564 mi
- 14/10/201540,037 mi
- 03/11/201645,651 mi+5,614 mi
- 04/11/201645,651 mi
- 04/11/201751,114 mi+5,463 mi
- 14/11/201751,131 mi+17 mi
- 15/11/201751,132 mi+1 mi
- 20/11/201856,037 mi+4,905 mi
- 20/11/201856,037 mi
- 18/11/201961,227 mi+5,190 mi
- 22/11/201961,228 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/202064,692 mi+3,464 mi
- 05/11/202064,692 mi
- 11/01/202275,564 mi+10,872 mi
- 14/03/202382,696 mi+7,132 mi
- 16/04/202487,492 mi+4,796 mi
- 15/04/202592,349 mi+4,857 mi
- 09/04/202694,771 mi+2,422 mi
Average of roughly 5,125 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
LG08 YOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (LG08 YOT) between June 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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