2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LP08 RGZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 87,905 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP08 RGZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 87,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 RGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (LP08 RGZ) between July 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
LP08 RGZ Mileage History
- 14/07/201165,367 mi
- 10/01/201368,223 mi+2,856 mi
- 10/01/201368,223 mi
- 20/01/201469,831 mi+1,608 mi
- 20/01/201571,644 mi+1,813 mi
- 18/01/201673,288 mi+1,644 mi
- 25/01/201774,736 mi+1,448 mi
- 26/07/201775,282 mi+546 mi
- 17/07/201877,249 mi+1,967 mi
- 08/07/201978,773 mi+1,524 mi
- 23/10/202079,849 mi+1,076 mi
- 23/09/202180,266 mi+417 mi
- 21/10/202280,901 mi+635 mi
- 01/11/202381,788 mi+887 mi
- 01/11/202381,788 mi
- 04/11/202486,028 mi+4,240 mi
- 27/10/202587,903 mi+1,875 mi
- 03/11/202587,905 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,575 miles per year across 18 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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