2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LP08 RGX
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 17,117 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP08 RGX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 17,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 RGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (LP08 RGX) between May 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
LP08 RGX Mileage History
- 16/05/20114,398 mi
- 10/05/20125,302 mi+904 mi
- 14/05/20136,121 mi+819 mi
- 14/05/20136,122 mi+1 mi
- 09/05/20146,795 mi+673 mi
- 12/05/20157,500 mi+705 mi
- 20/07/20168,179 mi+679 mi
- 12/07/20179,030 mi+851 mi
- 05/07/20189,853 mi+823 mi
- 17/07/201910,736 mi+883 mi
- 16/12/202011,488 mi+752 mi
- 17/12/202011,488 mi
- 29/11/202111,714 mi+226 mi
- 02/12/202212,150 mi+436 mi
- 08/12/202312,782 mi+632 mi
- 11/12/202312,783 mi+1 mi
- 26/09/202414,358 mi+1,575 mi
- 05/09/202515,516 mi+1,158 mi
- 09/09/202617,117 mi+1,601 mi
Average of roughly 830 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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