2018 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · JR08 GRY
2018 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 86,995 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JR08 GRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 86,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JR08 GRY 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 2018 Volkswagen Golf (JR08 GRY) between January 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
JR08 GRY Mileage History
- 12/01/202460,535 mi
- 09/01/202572,198 mi+11,663 mi
- 26/09/202581,208 mi+9,010 mi
- 07/09/202686,995 mi+5,787 mi
- 07/09/202686,995 mi
Average of roughly 9,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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