2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RN08 RWN
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 114,050 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN08 RWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 114,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN08 RWN 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 (RN08 RWN) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
RN08 RWN Mileage History
- 29/08/2023101,018 mi
- 23/08/2024106,007 mi+4,989 mi
- 04/09/2024106,020 mi+13 mi
- 12/08/2025109,569 mi+3,549 mi
- 18/08/2026114,050 mi+4,481 mi
Average of roughly 4,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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