2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · OV08 UKS
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/05/2008. Recorded mileage 148,013 miles. MOT valid until 19/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
OV08 UKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 148,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 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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OV08 UKS Mileage History
- 16/05/2024137,975 mi
- 16/05/2024137,975 mi
- 14/05/2025141,495 mi+3,520 mi
- 19/05/2026148,013 mi+6,518 mi
- 19/05/2026148,013 mi
Average of roughly 5,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV08 UKS 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 (OV08 UKS) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 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: Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and cracking exposing the cords 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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