2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · R99 FAA
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 206,410 miles. MOT valid until 04/04/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
R99 FAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 206,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects 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
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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R99 FAA Mileage History
- 06/04/2023171,414 mi
- 06/04/2024180,083 mi+8,669 mi
- 06/04/2024180,083 mi
- 05/04/2025189,474 mi+9,391 mi
- 02/04/2026206,410 mi+16,936 mi
Average of roughly 11,708 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R99 FAA 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 (R99 FAA) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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