2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · MA08 VRF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 113,425 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA08 VRF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 113,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 VRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (MA08 VRF) between March 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread ply & cords in outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MA08 VRF Mileage History
- 26/03/201119,600 mi
- 26/03/201119,600 mi
- 16/03/201233,459 mi+13,859 mi
- 15/03/201337,109 mi+3,650 mi
- 08/03/201440,596 mi+3,487 mi
- 04/04/201545,106 mi+4,510 mi
- 08/04/201649,992 mi+4,886 mi
- 09/04/201649,998 mi+6 mi
- 07/04/201755,648 mi+5,650 mi
- 30/03/201860,701 mi+5,053 mi
- 18/03/201964,451 mi+3,750 mi
- 21/09/202073,411 mi+8,960 mi
- 18/11/202182,185 mi+8,774 mi
- 09/11/202290,502 mi+8,317 mi
- 11/11/202290,503 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/2024109,096 mi+18,593 mi
- 08/11/2024109,787 mi+691 mi
- 12/11/2024109,787 mi
- 24/10/2025113,425 mi+3,638 mi
Average of roughly 6,434 miles per year across 19 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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