2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MW08 EWG
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/05/2008. Recorded mileage 109,863 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
MW08 EWG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 109,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (52 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MW08 EWG Mileage History
- 24/06/201128,922 mi
- 22/06/201236,780 mi+7,858 mi
- 22/07/201339,427 mi+2,647 mi
- 23/05/201442,643 mi+3,216 mi
- 12/05/201548,567 mi+5,924 mi
- 08/06/201651,303 mi+2,736 mi
- 09/06/201651,303 mi
- 22/11/201753,966 mi+2,663 mi
- 06/03/201853,989 mi+23 mi
- 03/04/201958,845 mi+4,856 mi
- 30/03/202065,879 mi+7,034 mi
- 25/03/202173,009 mi+7,130 mi
- 21/03/202284,812 mi+11,803 mi
- 01/04/202394,702 mi+9,890 mi
- 06/04/202394,708 mi+6 mi
- 28/03/202499,908 mi+5,200 mi
- 04/04/2024100,024 mi+116 mi
- 02/04/2025105,666 mi+5,642 mi
- 07/04/2025105,715 mi+49 mi
- 30/03/2026109,863 mi+4,148 mi
- 30/03/2026109,863 mi
Average of roughly 5,482 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
MW08 EWG 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 (MW08 EWG) between June 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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: Suspension (52 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 113 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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