2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · BL08 RTV
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 156,319 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL08 RTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/08/2026
- 156,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL08 RTV MOT History
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 (BL08 RTV) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
BL08 RTV Mileage History
- 14/08/2024129,281 mi
- 15/08/2024129,281 mi
- 11/08/2025142,961 mi+13,680 mi
- 11/08/2025142,961 mi
- 11/08/2026156,319 mi+13,358 mi
Average of roughly 13,588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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