2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · OY58 RZE
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 123,843 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY58 RZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 123,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY58 RZE 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 (OY58 RZE) between August 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
OY58 RZE Mileage History
- 07/08/2024120,154 mi
- 08/08/2024120,155 mi+1 mi
- 12/09/2025122,362 mi+2,207 mi
- 30/09/2026123,837 mi+1,475 mi
- 02/10/2026123,843 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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