2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RK08 XUX
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 129,559 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RK08 XUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 129,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RK08 XUX Mileage History
- 23/02/2024125,166 mi
- 04/06/2024125,213 mi+47 mi
- 17/06/2025128,300 mi+3,087 mi
- 26/06/2025128,305 mi+5 mi
- 16/07/2026129,559 mi+1,254 mi
Average of roughly 1,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK08 XUX 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 XUX) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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