2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YR08 XEL
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 126,886 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 XEL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 126,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (YR08 XEL) between April 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”.
YR08 XEL Mileage History
- 15/04/201127,644 mi
- 23/04/201232,165 mi+4,521 mi
- 24/04/201232,166 mi+1 mi
- 18/04/201336,271 mi+4,105 mi
- 09/04/201440,552 mi+4,281 mi
- 17/04/201544,879 mi+4,327 mi
- 09/04/201649,601 mi+4,722 mi
- 02/05/201754,409 mi+4,808 mi
- 30/04/201862,050 mi+7,641 mi
- 30/04/201973,963 mi+11,913 mi
- 26/09/202087,738 mi+13,775 mi
- 23/09/202192,677 mi+4,939 mi
- 26/09/202299,692 mi+7,015 mi
- 25/09/2023105,358 mi+5,666 mi
- 25/09/2023105,358 mi
- 23/09/2024113,886 mi+8,528 mi
- 25/09/2025120,773 mi+6,887 mi
- 21/09/2026126,886 mi+6,113 mi
Average of roughly 6,429 miles per year across 18 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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