2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SL08 ESN
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 121,049 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 ESN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 121,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SL08 ESN Mileage History
- 29/02/2024100,043 mi
- 29/01/2025108,803 mi+8,760 mi
- 05/02/2025108,812 mi+9 mi
- 05/02/2026121,048 mi+12,236 mi
- 18/02/2026121,049 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 ESN 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 (SL08 ESN) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed near seat mou”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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