2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LR08 ONT
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 177,796 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR08 ONT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 177,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 ONT 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 (LR08 ONT) between February 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LR08 ONT Mileage History
- 23/02/201117,324 mi
- 02/03/201226,876 mi+9,552 mi
- 15/03/201333,219 mi+6,343 mi
- 04/03/201438,403 mi+5,184 mi
- 11/03/201541,787 mi+3,384 mi
- 17/09/201542,895 mi+1,108 mi
- 15/09/201665,274 mi+22,379 mi
- 31/08/201785,162 mi+19,888 mi
- 23/08/201897,187 mi+12,025 mi
- 13/06/2019108,721 mi+11,534 mi
- 17/08/2020117,317 mi+8,596 mi
- 17/08/2020117,317 mi
- 12/08/2021127,325 mi+10,008 mi
- 13/08/2021127,328 mi+3 mi
- 08/08/2022135,169 mi+7,841 mi
- 17/08/2022135,252 mi+83 mi
- 08/08/2023139,763 mi+4,511 mi
- 17/08/2023139,998 mi+235 mi
- 07/08/2024150,686 mi+10,688 mi
- 06/08/2025167,017 mi+16,331 mi
- 08/08/2025167,019 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/2026177,796 mi+10,777 mi
- 12/08/2026177,796 mi
Average of roughly 10,376 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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