2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · REZ 5166
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 83,709 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/03/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
REZ 5166 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2019
- 83,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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REZ 5166 Mileage History
- 02/10/201880,902 mi
- 03/10/201880,907 mi+5 mi
- 08/03/201983,709 mi+2,802 mi
- 09/03/201983,709 mi
Average of roughly 6,488 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
REZ 5166 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (REZ 5166) between October 2018 and March 2019.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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