2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · WU08 LPE
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 140,470 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU08 LPE Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 140,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU08 LPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (WU08 LPE) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (39 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 78 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “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))”.
WU08 LPE Mileage History
- 01/03/201124,059 mi
- 21/07/201128,225 mi+4,166 mi
- 09/08/201128,427 mi+202 mi
- 28/07/201234,084 mi+5,657 mi
- 09/04/201337,248 mi+3,164 mi
- 04/04/201448,092 mi+10,844 mi
- 26/03/201557,386 mi+9,294 mi
- 26/08/201560,982 mi+3,596 mi
- 06/08/201671,598 mi+10,616 mi
- 14/08/201778,972 mi+7,374 mi
- 23/08/201885,121 mi+6,149 mi
- 08/08/201991,844 mi+6,723 mi
- 24/08/202098,028 mi+6,184 mi
- 17/12/2021103,777 mi+5,749 mi
- 31/01/2022104,470 mi+693 mi
- 24/01/2023115,788 mi+11,318 mi
- 26/01/2023115,872 mi+84 mi
- 17/01/2024124,780 mi+8,908 mi
- 24/01/2024124,803 mi+23 mi
- 27/01/2025136,020 mi+11,217 mi
- 27/01/2025136,020 mi
- 24/03/2026140,469 mi+4,449 mi
- 25/03/2026140,470 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,727 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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