2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · YN08 VGD
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 109,659 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN08 VGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/06/2026
- 109,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN08 VGD 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 (YN08 VGD) between September 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill end (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill end (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
YN08 VGD Mileage History
- 14/09/202288,792 mi
- 30/09/202393,962 mi+5,170 mi
- 01/10/2024100,825 mi+6,863 mi
- 29/09/2025105,688 mi+4,863 mi
- 12/06/2026109,659 mi+3,971 mi
Average of roughly 5,575 miles per year across 5 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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