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2008 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · OO04 SPW

OO04 SPW

2008 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 143,852 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2008 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
143,852 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
3189cc
Mechanical Assessment

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/4: Since there are no advisories, I will focus on the absence of recorded issues while advising the buyer to verify the physical state of the chassis and drivetrain given the mileage. Wait , the prompt says "Ground all inspection advice in the actual components flagged...". If none are flagged, I should be careful not to invent them. I will emphasize the lack of recorded defects but suggest a physical inspection of the suspension and brakes to ensure the clean record reflects current condition. Constraint Check: - No "The most recent MOT..."? Checked. - No markdown? Checked. - No generic lectures? Checked. - No owner speculation? Checked. - UK terminology? Checked. - No formulaic opening? An exemplary record..." (Pass) - No markdown? (Pass) - No generic lectures? (Pass) - No owner speculation? (Pass) - UK terminology? (Pass) - 3-4 paragraphs? (Pass) - Plain text? (Pass) Wait, check the "No Generic Automotive Lectures" rule again. Do not lecture the reader on basic automotive theory... unless the vehicle was recorded as off the road... or had specific defects flagged." My draft mentions checking for knocks/clunks and oil misting. This is "targeted buyer guidance" and "precise symptoms to listen or feel for," which the prompt explicitly asks for. It is not a lecture on why things happen, but what to look for. Double check the "No formulaic openings" rule. NEVER start with formulaic openings like 'The most recent MOT test on...', 'The vehicle most recently passed...', or 'On Date the vehicle...'." My start: "An exemplary record of roadworthiness defines this vehicle..." (Pass) Double check the "No markdown" rule. No asterisks, bold, etc. (Pass) Double check the "No Owner Speculation" rule. Avoid "indicates a careful owner". My draft: "indicates a stable mechanical state" (Objective based on records). (Pass) Final check on paragraphs. Para 1: Roadworthiness/MOT trend. Para 2: Mileage/Usage. Para 3: Guidance based on lack of advisories/high mileage. Para 4: Further physical checks. Wait, I should combine 3 and 4 if it feels too thin, but 4 paragraphs is allowed. Let's keep it to 3 strong ones to be safe, or 4 if they are well-developed. I'll go with 3 well-developed paragraphs. Revised Para 3 (combining 3 and 4): Given the total absence of advisories in the MOT history, there are no specific flagged components such as corroded brake pipes or worn suspension bushes to prioritize. However, at this mileage, a physical inspection should focus on the integrity of the suspension linkages and the condition of the brake discs to ensure they remain within operational tolerances. During a test drive, listen for any knocks or clunks over uneven surfaces and feel for any steering pull or pedal judder, while also checking the engine bay for oil misting or fluid leaks that may not have reached the threshold of a recorded failure. Wait, let's re-read the prompt's requirement for 3 to 4 paragraphs. I will use 3. Wait, one more check on the "No Generic Automotive Lectures" part. Do not lecture... unless the vehicle was recorded as off the road... or had specific defects flagged." Since there are NO defects flagged, I must be very careful. The prompt says "Ground all inspection advice in the actual components flagged...". If NONE are flagged, should I provide any advice? Provide targeted buyer guidance based on the vehicle's actual history." If the history is "No defects," the guidance is "The history is clean, but check the high-mileage items." Actually, the prompt says: "Ground all inspection advice in the actual components flagged... (e.g. specific suspension arms...)." If nothing is flagged, I cannot ground it in flagged components. I will state that the record is clean, meaning no specific components were flagged for attention, but the mileage.
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OO04 SPW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
  • 143,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

OO04 SPW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (OO04 SPW) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

OO04 SPW Mileage History

  1. 12/09/2023129,244 mi
  2. 02/09/2024136,972 mi+7,728 mi
  3. 02/09/2024136,972 mi
  4. 15/09/2025143,852 mi+6,880 mi
  5. 15/09/2025143,852 mi

Average of roughly 7,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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