2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RF08 VEU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/07/2008. Recorded mileage 150,458 miles. MOT valid until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
RF08 VEU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 150,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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RF08 VEU Mileage History
- 30/06/201145,394 mi
- 29/06/201259,222 mi+13,828 mi
- 10/07/201371,310 mi+12,088 mi
- 07/07/201482,221 mi+10,911 mi
- 25/08/201584,742 mi+2,521 mi
- 25/08/201584,742 mi
- 30/12/201585,584 mi+842 mi
- 30/12/201585,584 mi
- 21/12/201688,385 mi+2,801 mi
- 21/12/201688,385 mi
- 02/01/201891,864 mi+3,479 mi
- 02/01/2019100,531 mi+8,667 mi
- 30/12/2019110,851 mi+10,320 mi
- 17/12/2020119,344 mi+8,493 mi
- 17/12/2020119,344 mi
- 03/12/2021128,191 mi+8,847 mi
- 03/12/2021128,191 mi
- 02/12/2022137,070 mi+8,879 mi
- 03/12/2022137,070 mi
- 11/12/2023141,707 mi+4,637 mi
- 13/12/2023141,707 mi
- 03/12/2024145,915 mi+4,208 mi
- 15/12/2025150,437 mi+4,522 mi
- 17/12/2025150,458 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 7,262 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
RF08 VEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (RF08 VEU) between June 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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