2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · R6 BGE
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 139,187 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R6 BGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 139,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R6 BGE Mileage History
- 12/01/2023134,958 mi
- 09/01/2024135,384 mi+426 mi
- 12/01/2024135,393 mi+9 mi
- 27/01/2025135,740 mi+347 mi
- 20/01/2026139,187 mi+3,447 mi
Average of roughly 1,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R6 BGE 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 (R6 BGE) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 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: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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