2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI Match

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: Match
• Version: 1.6 FSI Match Manual FWD Euro 4 5dr (113 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 129,750 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 113 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 161 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 129,750 miles on the clock, this 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match has done roughly 34,300 more miles than a typical 2008 Volkswagen Golf. The dealer is asking £2,495, which is £391 above the AskCar estimate of £2,104. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,545 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 19 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is for sale at London Road Cars in Devizes. 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

Above the going rate: £391 (18%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,104.

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 19 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 16 October 2026 at £2,495. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 15 July 2027.

It has had 21 MOTs. The latest, on 16 July 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides; and 2 more.

Mileage at that test: 129,559 miles, which matches the advertised 129,750 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 34,300 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2008 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

3 other 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match 1.6 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,495 to £3,240, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.6 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 97,000 miles. Price: £2,495, the same price as this car. Dealer: AutoMart Car Sales in Sunbury-on-Thames. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-37e2ae574c58
• 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.6 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 75,444 miles. Price: £2,999, £504 more than this car. Dealer: RS Cars in Penarth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-baf3fb418ab6
• 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.6 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 57,893 miles. Price: £3,240, £745 more than this car. Dealer: Harlington Motor Company in Hayes. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-2ef3698cd61d