2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LS08 FSU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 80,498 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LS08 FSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 80,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LS08 FSU Mileage History
- 10/05/202373,377 mi
- 13/05/202476,807 mi+3,430 mi
- 13/05/202578,396 mi+1,589 mi
- 18/05/202680,495 mi+2,099 mi
- 21/05/202680,498 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,349 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS08 FSU 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 (LS08 FSU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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