2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RV08 ETK
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2008. Recorded mileage 83,426 miles. MOT valid until 06/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
RV08 ETK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 83,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RV08 ETK Mileage History
- 22/05/202377,487 mi
- 10/05/202478,322 mi+835 mi
- 19/05/202578,897 mi+575 mi
- 22/05/202683,426 mi+4,529 mi
- 22/05/202683,426 mi
Average of roughly 1,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV08 ETK 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 (RV08 ETK) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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