2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · UR03 ABZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 82,369 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
UR03 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 82,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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UR03 ABZ Mileage History
- 05/08/202274,959 mi
- 26/07/202377,575 mi+2,616 mi
- 24/07/202480,023 mi+2,448 mi
- 29/07/202480,045 mi+22 mi
- 30/07/202582,369 mi+2,324 mi
Average of roughly 2,483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
UR03 ABZ 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 (UR03 ABZ) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 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: Suspension (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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