2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RV08 EWW
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06/03/2008. Recorded mileage 174,584 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
RV08 EWW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 174,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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 EWW Mileage History
- 02/03/201121,491 mi
- 06/03/201229,485 mi+7,994 mi
- 07/03/201229,488 mi+3 mi
- 01/03/201336,912 mi+7,424 mi
- 04/03/201444,345 mi+7,433 mi
- 05/03/201444,349 mi+4 mi
- 05/03/201554,461 mi+10,112 mi
- 16/03/201666,053 mi+11,592 mi
- 10/03/201780,221 mi+14,168 mi
- 09/03/201893,099 mi+12,878 mi
- 10/03/201893,115 mi+16 mi
- 08/03/2019106,479 mi+13,364 mi
- 08/03/2019106,479 mi
- 09/03/2020115,522 mi+9,043 mi
- 29/03/2021129,925 mi+14,403 mi
- 28/03/2022147,127 mi+17,202 mi
- 29/03/2023158,350 mi+11,223 mi
- 23/07/2024167,088 mi+8,738 mi
- 23/07/2024167,091 mi+3 mi
- 26/08/2025174,584 mi+7,493 mi
Average of roughly 10,568 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
RV08 EWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (RV08 EWW) between March 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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