2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI Match

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: Match
• Version: 1.6 FSI Match Auto FWD Euro 4 5dr (113 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 118,765 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 113 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 182 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match is advertised with 118,765 miles, approximately 23,300 above the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £1,699, which is £932 below the AskCar estimate of £2,631. We recommend confirming the advertised price and vehicle details. The AskCar estimate draws on 10,545 Volkswagen Golf adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 60 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £300. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is for sale at Allan's Autos in Brierley Hill. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £932 (35%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,631. Worth asking the dealer why.

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 10,545 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 60 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 5 September 2026 at £1,999. Its asking price is now £1,699, £300 less. The latest price cut was seen on 10 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 5 September 2026: £1,999
• 10 October 2026: £1,699

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 19 December 2026.

It failed its MOT on 12 December 2025 (nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) and passed 3 days later, on 15 December 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

Mileage at that test: 118,005 miles, which matches the advertised 118,765 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 23,300 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2008 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

1 other 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match 1.6 petrol automatic hatchback is for sale at UK dealers, as of 4 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.6 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 25,525 miles. Price: £6,495, £4,796 more than this car. Dealer: Tizzy's Transport in Yeovil. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-6a134ec8b72e