2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · PE08 FVO
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 127,984 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE08 FVO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 127,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE08 FVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (PE08 FVO) between January 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 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 (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Direction indicator obscured more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2d)”.
PE08 FVO Mileage History
- 12/01/20117,452 mi
- 23/12/20118,031 mi+579 mi
- 28/02/201325,550 mi+17,519 mi
- 03/02/201439,862 mi+14,312 mi
- 29/01/201552,565 mi+12,703 mi
- 03/03/201669,280 mi+16,715 mi
- 04/03/201665,282 mi-3,998 mi
- 08/02/201783,250 mi+17,968 mi
- 20/03/201890,396 mi+7,146 mi
- 02/02/201996,556 mi+6,160 mi
- 16/01/202099,894 mi+3,338 mi
- 03/02/2021102,922 mi+3,028 mi
- 01/02/2022106,891 mi+3,969 mi
- 25/01/2023112,410 mi+5,519 mi
- 30/01/2024117,732 mi+5,322 mi
- 03/02/2025124,073 mi+6,341 mi
- 19/01/2026127,984 mi+3,911 mi
Average of roughly 8,025 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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