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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

67,216 mi
Last recorded67,216 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration60 VRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 67,216 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 63,666 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 60,735 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 57,472 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 53,659 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 50,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,623 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 44,841 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,348 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,289 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,969 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 30,711 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,456 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,946 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,660 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 17,660 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,255 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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60 VRA is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 60 VRA, 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 60 VRA registered?

60 VRA is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is 60 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 60 VRA 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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