2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · WN08 GKP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 81,085 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN08 GKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 81,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN08 GKP 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 (WN08 GKP) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
WN08 GKP Mileage History
- 02/03/202359,415 mi
- 27/02/202466,772 mi+7,357 mi
- 28/02/202572,257 mi+5,485 mi
- 02/03/202681,083 mi+8,826 mi
- 02/03/202681,085 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,223 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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