2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MW08 ETZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2008. Recorded mileage 117,355 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW08 ETZ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2022
- 117,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW08 ETZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (MW08 ETZ) between May 2011 and October 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2022 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: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
MW08 ETZ Mileage History
- 17/05/201130,686 mi
- 16/05/201236,108 mi+5,422 mi
- 17/05/201341,300 mi+5,192 mi
- 09/05/201446,729 mi+5,429 mi
- 09/05/201446,729 mi
- 06/05/201552,677 mi+5,948 mi
- 13/05/201658,821 mi+6,144 mi
- 24/05/201765,292 mi+6,471 mi
- 22/05/201871,876 mi+6,584 mi
- 11/05/201983,204 mi+11,328 mi
- 21/10/202097,160 mi+13,956 mi
- 26/10/2021107,041 mi+9,881 mi
- 26/10/2021107,041 mi
- 25/10/2022117,355 mi+10,314 mi
Average of roughly 7,575 miles per year across 14 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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