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18 XVX

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,999 mi
Last recorded68,999 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 XVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 68,999 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 63,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 57,183 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 56,876 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 56,107 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Aug 2022 56,093 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2021 54,842 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 53,349 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 51,529 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,003 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 41,320 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 36,644 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,518 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 25,119 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,243 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,100 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,014 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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18 XVX is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 18 XVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 18 XVX?

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What year was 18 XVX registered?

18 XVX is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is 18 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 XVX 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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