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2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · R17 WGT

R17 WGT

2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/07/2008. Recorded mileage 193,264 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1968cc

R17 WGT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
  • 193,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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R17 WGT Mileage History

  1. 25/08/2022158,533 mi
  2. 26/08/2023169,190 mi+10,657 mi
  3. 08/10/2024172,488 mi+3,298 mi
  4. 09/10/2025193,262 mi+20,774 mi
  5. 17/10/2025193,264 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 11,042 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R17 WGT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (R17 WGT) between August 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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