2008 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · RK58 PWL
2008 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 118,298 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RK58 PWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 118,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RK58 PWL Mileage History
- 27/02/2024114,841 mi
- 27/02/2024114,841 mi
- 25/03/2025115,809 mi+968 mi
- 26/03/2025115,809 mi
- 02/04/2026118,298 mi+2,489 mi
Average of roughly 1,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK58 PWL 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 PWL) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 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: Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended bolt missing (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended bolt missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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