2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RK58 OKX
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 81,492 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RK58 OKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 81,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RK58 OKX Mileage History
- 29/09/202270,089 mi
- 29/09/202373,326 mi+3,237 mi
- 12/09/202477,209 mi+3,883 mi
- 03/10/202581,489 mi+4,280 mi
- 03/10/202581,492 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,787 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK58 OKX 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 (RK58 OKX) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 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 (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split”.
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