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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,426 mi
Last recorded73,426 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 PFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 73,426 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,216 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 72,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 68,993 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,025 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 64,703 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,781 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 61,702 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 57,533 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,188 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 54,188 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 50,448 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 46,593 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 42,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,906 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 13 Dec 2013 37,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2011 27,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,080 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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1 PFE is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 85,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 PFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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1 PFE is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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