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1479 SF

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,063 mi
Last recorded62,063 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1479 SF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 62,063 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 59,731 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 57,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,110 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 51,407 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,826 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,300 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,035 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges (BOTH

Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,047 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,309 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2015 34,918 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,239 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,254 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,667 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 24,667 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,387 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edge.

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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1479 SF is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 1479 SF, 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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What year was 1479 SF registered?

1479 SF is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is 1479 SF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1479 SF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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