2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · MU55 AAO
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 78,455 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MU55 AAO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 78,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MU55 AAO 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 (MU55 AAO) between October 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
MU55 AAO Mileage History
- 11/10/201119,008 mi
- 12/10/201119,008 mi
- 28/09/201224,622 mi+5,614 mi
- 11/09/201328,263 mi+3,641 mi
- 19/09/201433,580 mi+5,317 mi
- 19/09/201433,580 mi
- 29/09/201538,666 mi+5,086 mi
- 29/09/201642,643 mi+3,977 mi
- 29/09/201642,643 mi
- 28/09/201746,591 mi+3,948 mi
- 25/09/201850,506 mi+3,915 mi
- 25/09/201850,506 mi
- 16/09/201955,359 mi+4,853 mi
- 29/09/202060,121 mi+4,762 mi
- 22/09/202163,256 mi+3,135 mi
- 26/09/202263,385 mi+129 mi
- 28/09/202364,509 mi+1,124 mi
- 28/09/202364,509 mi
- 10/09/202469,192 mi+4,683 mi
- 30/09/202574,634 mi+5,442 mi
- 06/10/202678,455 mi+3,821 mi
Average of roughly 3,967 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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