2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LS08 UHM
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 104,571 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS08 UHM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 104,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS08 UHM 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 (LS08 UHM) between April 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 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 (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
LS08 UHM Mileage History
- 06/04/201137,825 mi
- 07/04/201137,825 mi
- 17/01/201242,429 mi+4,604 mi
- 17/01/201242,429 mi
- 16/01/201347,399 mi+4,970 mi
- 20/12/201349,791 mi+2,392 mi
- 20/12/201349,791 mi
- 03/01/201556,683 mi+6,892 mi
- 05/01/201556,683 mi
- 11/01/201663,548 mi+6,865 mi
- 12/01/201771,465 mi+7,917 mi
- 24/01/201877,483 mi+6,018 mi
- 18/01/201982,109 mi+4,626 mi
- 24/01/202084,657 mi+2,548 mi
- 30/01/202084,676 mi+19 mi
- 22/01/202186,294 mi+1,618 mi
- 18/02/202287,959 mi+1,665 mi
- 10/02/202389,471 mi+1,512 mi
- 23/12/202391,538 mi+2,067 mi
- 30/01/202595,085 mi+3,547 mi
- 18/10/202599,584 mi+4,499 mi
- 12/09/2026104,570 mi+4,986 mi
- 16/09/2026104,571 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,321 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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