2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YR08 SVD
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2008. Recorded mileage 158,012 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
YR08 SVD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2021
- 158,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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YR08 SVD Mileage History
- 25/03/201148,596 mi
- 08/03/201264,980 mi+16,384 mi
- 05/03/201379,398 mi+14,418 mi
- 18/03/201492,633 mi+13,235 mi
- 06/03/2015108,224 mi+15,591 mi
- 31/03/2016121,007 mi+12,783 mi
- 03/04/2017134,696 mi+13,689 mi
- 07/04/2017134,832 mi+136 mi
- 31/03/2018139,885 mi+5,053 mi
- 31/03/2018139,885 mi
- 30/03/2019145,438 mi+5,553 mi
- 02/10/2020154,149 mi+8,711 mi
- 03/10/2020154,149 mi
- 04/10/2021158,012 mi+3,863 mi
- 04/10/2021158,012 mi
Average of roughly 10,391 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
YR08 SVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (YR08 SVD) between March 2011 and October 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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