Official DVLA Record

2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RV08 NLL

RV08 NLL

2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 234,916 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2008 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 30/05/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
234,916 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/05/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1968cc

RV08 NLL Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2023
  • 234,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (27 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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RV08 NLL Mileage History

  1. 18/02/201135,810 mi
  2. 18/02/201135,810 mi
  3. 07/03/201249,273 mi+13,463 mi
  4. 05/03/201370,423 mi+21,150 mi
  5. 05/03/201494,101 mi+23,678 mi
  6. 05/03/201494,101 mi
  7. 07/03/2015125,184 mi+31,083 mi
  8. 02/03/2016145,184 mi+20,000 mi
  9. 04/03/2016145,185 mi+1 mi
  10. 06/03/2017173,064 mi+27,879 mi
  11. 05/03/2018208,184 mi+35,120 mi
  12. 06/03/2018208,187 mi+3 mi
  13. 30/03/2020222,888 mi+14,701 mi
  14. 10/02/2021223,396 mi+508 mi
  15. 01/06/2022225,980 mi+2,584 mi
  16. 01/06/2022225,982 mi+2 mi
  17. 31/05/2023234,916 mi+8,934 mi
  18. 01/06/2023234,916 mi

Average of roughly 16,211 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

RV08 NLL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 17:42
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (RV08 NLL) between February 2011 and June 2023.

The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 01 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (27 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 47 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.

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