2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RK08 WWV
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05/03/2008. Recorded mileage 135,981 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
RK08 WWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 135,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RK08 WWV Mileage History
- 17/04/2023113,218 mi
- 16/04/2024121,228 mi+8,010 mi
- 16/04/2025128,638 mi+7,410 mi
- 27/04/2026135,981 mi+7,343 mi
- 27/04/2026135,981 mi
Average of roughly 7,517 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK08 WWV 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 (RK08 WWV) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Has low braking effort. (1.4.1 (a))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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