The road tax status for RA08 XOW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RA08 XOW?

The MOT for RA08 XOW is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of RA08 XOW?

The recorded mileage for RA08 XOW is 35,311 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RA08 XOW ULEZ compliant?

No, RA08 XOW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does RA08 XOW have an outstanding safety recall?

No, RA08 XOW has no outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded in official DVSA databases.

Official DVLA Record

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2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RA08 XOW

RA08 XOW

2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/08/2008. Recorded mileage 35,311 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Reading
Safety Recall: None Outstanding
MOT Status: Valid until 19/07/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 35,311 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 19/07/2026

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Mileage: 35,311 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1968cc

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RA08 XOW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
35,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

✓ No outstanding recalls

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RA08 XOW Mileage History

15/06/202232,387 mi
15/06/202333,796 mi+1,409 mi
19/06/202435,004 mi+1,208 mi
21/07/202535,311 mi+307 mi
21/07/202535,311 mi

Average of roughly 943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RA08 XOW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 10:46

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (RA08 XOW) between June 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 July 2025 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 32 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: “Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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