2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: S
• Version: 1.6 FSI S Manual FWD Euro 4 5dr (100 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 109,312 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Estate, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 100 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 176 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 109,312 miles, this 2008 Volkswagen Golf has covered about 11,800 more miles than other 2008 Volkswagen Golf cars. The dealer is asking £1,679, which is £550 below the AskCar estimate of £2,229. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,393 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 83 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £146. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 28 September 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Ripon Auto Centre, based in Ripon. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £550 (24%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,229.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 10,393 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 83 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 11 August 2026 at £1,825. Its asking price is now £1,679, £146 less. The latest price cut was seen on 1 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 11 August 2026: £1,825
• 9 September 2026: £1,685
• 1 October 2026: £1,679

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 28 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 23 September 2025 (offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill; both rear wheels stiff to rotate; both rear disc signs of over heating; and 2 more.

Mileage at that test: 107,242 miles, which matches the advertised 109,312 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 11,800 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2008 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.