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When is the MOT due for RO08 LZW?

The MOT for RO08 LZW is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 May 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of RO08 LZW?

The recorded mileage for RO08 LZW is 64,921 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RO08 LZW ULEZ compliant?

Yes, RO08 LZW (VOLKSWAGEN GOLF) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RO08 LZW

RO08 LZW

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/03/2008. Recorded mileage 64,921 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 01/05/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 64,921 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 01/05/2025

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Mileage: 64,921 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2008
Engine: 1598cc

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RO08 LZW Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2024
64,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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RO08 LZW Mileage History

28/04/202263,518 mi
26/04/202364,141 mi+623 mi
03/05/202364,143 mi+2 mi
29/04/202464,921 mi+778 mi

Average of roughly 700 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

RO08 LZW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 08:27

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (RO08 LZW) between April 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 April 2024 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (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))”.

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