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2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RE08 ENJ

RE08 ENJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 130,511 miles. MOT valid until 21/08/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2008 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/08/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage
130,511 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/08/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1896cc

RE08 ENJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
  • 130,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 6 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 Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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RE08 ENJ Mileage History

  1. 23/08/2023117,975 mi
  2. 30/07/2024123,632 mi+5,657 mi
  3. 20/08/2025127,848 mi+4,216 mi
  4. 18/08/2026130,479 mi+2,631 mi
  5. 20/08/2026130,511 mi+32 mi

Average of roughly 4,188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RE08 ENJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 14:40
MOT Analysis

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 (RE08 ENJ) between August 2023 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 August 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), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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: “Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the in”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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