2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WA58 HNN
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 122,643 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA58 HNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2024
- 122,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA58 HNN 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 (WA58 HNN) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WA58 HNN Mileage History
- 23/09/2022111,912 mi
- 04/10/2023117,945 mi+6,033 mi
- 04/10/2023117,946 mi+1 mi
- 17/10/2024122,631 mi+4,685 mi
- 21/10/2024122,643 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 5,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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