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999 DWP

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,588 mi
Last recorded85,588 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 DWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 85,588 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 81,785 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 76,291 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 70,877 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,858 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,386 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,443 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,436 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,353 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,934 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 37,352 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 37,352 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,502 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,688 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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999 DWP is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 999 DWP, 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 999 DWP registered?

999 DWP is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is 999 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 999 DWP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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