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2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LP08 CVL

LP08 CVL

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29/07/2008. Recorded mileage 38,275 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
MOT Status
Valid until 26/07/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
38,275 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/07/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1390cc

LP08 CVL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
  • 38,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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LP08 CVL Mileage History

  1. 25/07/202324,971 mi
  2. 25/07/202324,971 mi
  3. 19/07/202428,996 mi+4,025 mi
  4. 19/07/202428,996 mi
  5. 24/07/202538,275 mi+9,279 mi

Average of roughly 6,655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LP08 CVL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (LP08 CVL) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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