2008 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · P6 HLP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 81,599 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P6 HLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 81,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P6 HLP 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 (P6 HLP) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (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.
P6 HLP Mileage History
- 03/05/202379,395 mi
- 03/05/202379,395 mi
- 02/05/202479,461 mi+66 mi
- 30/04/202580,507 mi+1,046 mi
- 20/04/202681,599 mi+1,092 mi
Average of roughly 743 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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