2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RA08 UDY
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 167,244 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RA08 UDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 167,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RA08 UDY Mileage History
- 12/03/2024157,942 mi
- 13/03/2025162,374 mi+4,432 mi
- 14/03/2025162,378 mi+4 mi
- 16/02/2026167,240 mi+4,862 mi
- 17/02/2026167,244 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA08 UDY 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 (RA08 UDY) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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