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2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · RF08 AEO

RF08 AEO

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 112,410 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2008 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
112,410 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1390cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2008 Volkswagen Golf shows a stable roadworthy condition following the most recent MOT test on 12 November 2025 at 112,410 miles, which returned a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the five available records is stable, with the 19 November 2024 test at 110,315 miles, 17 November 2023 at 107,935, 15 November 2022 at 105,461, and 19 November 2021 at 100,414 all passing cleanly. No advisories or mechanical flags appear in the chronology. The odometer trace reveals light annual use for an 18-year-old vehicle. From 100,414 miles on 19 November 2021 the car gained just 5,047 miles to the 2025 test, averaging under 1,300 miles yearly between examinations. This sits well below the rough 6,245 miles per annum typical for the age. The record is sparse in faults yet clean, showing no missed cycles or sudden jumps that would signal harsh duty. Buyers should still inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and underbody corrosion during a physical appraisal. The MOT history flags no binding calipers or exhaust emissions failures, but eighteen years of service can disguise fatigued rubbers and superficial rust not yet at test threshold. A ramp assessment of structural integrity around sills and subframes remains prudent before purchase, and the consecutive zero-defect passes suggest previous keepers corrected wear proactively rather than neglecting consumables.
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RF08 AEO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
  • 112,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

RF08 AEO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Oct 2026, 01:01
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 (RF08 AEO) between November 2021 and November 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

RF08 AEO Mileage History

  1. 19/11/2021100,414 mi
  2. 15/11/2022105,461 mi+5,047 mi
  3. 17/11/2023107,935 mi+2,474 mi
  4. 19/11/2024110,315 mi+2,380 mi
  5. 12/11/2025112,410 mi+2,095 mi

Average of roughly 3,014 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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