2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SK08 PZF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 124,941 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK08 PZF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 124,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK08 PZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (SK08 PZF) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
SK08 PZF Mileage History
- 31/10/2022104,119 mi
- 20/10/2023114,369 mi+10,250 mi
- 17/10/2024119,749 mi+5,380 mi
- 02/10/2025124,941 mi+5,192 mi
Average of roughly 7,129 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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