2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MW08 AWZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/05/2008. Recorded mileage 172,426 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
MW08 AWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/06/2025
- 172,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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MW08 AWZ Mileage History
- 13/07/2022163,379 mi
- 18/07/2022163,388 mi+9 mi
- 26/07/2023164,626 mi+1,238 mi
- 20/07/2024168,552 mi+3,926 mi
- 05/06/2025172,426 mi+3,874 mi
Average of roughly 3,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW08 AWZ 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 (MW08 AWZ) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”.
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