2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MV08 UCH
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 68,287 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV08 UCH Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2026
- 68,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV08 UCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (MV08 UCH) between February 2011 and November 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
MV08 UCH Mileage History
- 25/02/20119,241 mi
- 14/02/201211,649 mi+2,408 mi
- 12/02/201315,144 mi+3,495 mi
- 05/02/201418,319 mi+3,175 mi
- 24/02/201522,033 mi+3,714 mi
- 25/02/201625,172 mi+3,139 mi
- 25/02/201625,172 mi
- 23/02/201729,186 mi+4,014 mi
- 08/11/201731,585 mi+2,399 mi
- 29/10/201834,857 mi+3,272 mi
- 28/10/201939,930 mi+5,073 mi
- 14/10/202041,976 mi+2,046 mi
- 14/10/202144,006 mi+2,030 mi
- 31/10/202249,548 mi+5,542 mi
- 31/10/202249,548 mi
- 01/11/202356,373 mi+6,825 mi
- 01/11/202462,613 mi+6,240 mi
- 05/11/202566,125 mi+3,512 mi
- 06/11/202668,287 mi+2,162 mi
Average of roughly 3,762 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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