2008 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · KV08 RCY
2008 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 138,353 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KV08 RCY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 138,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KV08 RCY Mileage History
- 09/04/201121,485 mi
- 13/04/201224,442 mi+2,957 mi
- 24/09/201225,008 mi+566 mi
- 24/09/201340,932 mi+15,924 mi
- 23/09/201449,165 mi+8,233 mi
- 16/09/201551,663 mi+2,498 mi
- 04/04/201653,671 mi+2,008 mi
- 05/04/201653,672 mi+1 mi
- 17/03/201761,454 mi+7,782 mi
- 17/03/201761,455 mi+1 mi
- 03/04/201871,470 mi+10,015 mi
- 05/04/201871,470 mi
- 23/03/201980,246 mi+8,776 mi
- 25/03/201980,246 mi
- 06/05/202090,476 mi+10,230 mi
- 15/04/202198,012 mi+7,536 mi
- 20/05/2022109,354 mi+11,342 mi
- 13/05/2023119,069 mi+9,715 mi
- 26/04/2024129,949 mi+10,880 mi
- 29/04/2024124,949 mi-5,000 mi
- 01/05/2025128,434 mi+3,485 mi
- 20/06/2026138,353 mi+9,919 mi
Average of roughly 7,690 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KV08 RCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (KV08 RCY) between April 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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