2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · WD08 FYW
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 137,266 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
WD08 FYW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2022
- 137,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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WD08 FYW Mileage History
- 30/03/2022137,266 mi
- 30/03/2022137,266 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
WD08 FYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (WD08 FYW) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2022 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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