2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YR08 DKK
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 162,369 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 DKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/12/2024
- 162,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 DKK 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 (YR08 DKK) between April 2023 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “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))”.
YR08 DKK Mileage History
- 03/04/2023147,878 mi
- 05/04/2023147,878 mi
- 12/01/2024154,169 mi+6,291 mi
- 17/01/2024154,169 mi
- 30/12/2024162,369 mi+8,200 mi
Average of roughly 8,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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