2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RA08 OSP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 123,715 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA08 OSP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2025
- 123,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA08 OSP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (RA08 OSP) between July 2011 and January 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
RA08 OSP Mileage History
- 27/07/201121,771 mi
- 27/07/201121,771 mi
- 10/09/201223,937 mi+2,166 mi
- 19/08/201324,714 mi+777 mi
- 19/08/201324,714 mi
- 21/04/201535,562 mi+10,848 mi
- 19/04/201642,291 mi+6,729 mi
- 21/04/201747,475 mi+5,184 mi
- 20/04/201852,908 mi+5,433 mi
- 12/04/201959,310 mi+6,402 mi
- 05/11/202073,844 mi+14,534 mi
- 06/10/202183,175 mi+9,331 mi
- 06/10/202183,175 mi
- 07/11/202298,325 mi+15,150 mi
- 09/11/2023108,344 mi+10,019 mi
- 09/11/2023108,344 mi
- 03/01/2025123,715 mi+15,371 mi
Average of roughly 7,585 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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