2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · PE08 FSZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 57,714 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE08 FSZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 57,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE08 FSZ 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 (PE08 FSZ) between June 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))”.
PE08 FSZ Mileage History
- 13/06/201111,732 mi
- 11/06/201215,303 mi+3,571 mi
- 18/06/201318,936 mi+3,633 mi
- 23/06/201423,379 mi+4,443 mi
- 11/06/201526,753 mi+3,374 mi
- 20/06/201629,817 mi+3,064 mi
- 13/06/201733,000 mi+3,183 mi
- 07/06/201836,749 mi+3,749 mi
- 19/06/201940,435 mi+3,686 mi
- 19/06/201940,435 mi
- 15/06/202044,049 mi+3,614 mi
- 15/06/202144,090 mi+41 mi
- 07/06/202248,011 mi+3,921 mi
- 02/06/202349,555 mi+1,544 mi
- 13/06/202450,803 mi+1,248 mi
- 10/07/202554,973 mi+4,170 mi
- 02/07/202657,714 mi+2,741 mi
Average of roughly 3,055 miles per year across 17 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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