2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · PE08 FSY
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 136,533 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE08 FSY Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 136,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE08 FSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (PE08 FSY) between May 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (29 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))”.
PE08 FSY Mileage History
- 07/05/201114,215 mi
- 26/08/201115,903 mi+1,688 mi
- 17/08/201220,575 mi+4,672 mi
- 26/07/201324,775 mi+4,200 mi
- 26/07/201324,775 mi
- 04/03/201426,862 mi+2,087 mi
- 06/03/201536,744 mi+9,882 mi
- 01/02/201646,285 mi+9,541 mi
- 06/03/201762,140 mi+15,855 mi
- 06/03/201762,142 mi+2 mi
- 30/01/201877,655 mi+15,513 mi
- 30/01/201877,655 mi
- 24/01/201992,518 mi+14,863 mi
- 24/01/201992,518 mi
- 18/12/2019103,806 mi+11,288 mi
- 18/12/2019103,806 mi
- 12/01/2021115,468 mi+11,662 mi
- 12/01/2021115,468 mi
- 06/04/2022121,827 mi+6,359 mi
- 13/04/2022121,878 mi+51 mi
- 01/06/2023125,270 mi+3,392 mi
- 08/06/2023125,273 mi+3 mi
- 20/06/2024129,579 mi+4,306 mi
- 17/07/2024129,652 mi+73 mi
- 15/07/2025133,601 mi+3,949 mi
- 25/06/2026136,533 mi+2,932 mi
Average of roughly 8,082 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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