2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RV08 RXT
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25/03/2008. Recorded mileage 133,101 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
RV08 RXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 133,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 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 RXT Mileage History
- 10/10/2023125,503 mi
- 12/10/2023125,503 mi
- 10/10/2024130,757 mi+5,254 mi
- 11/09/2025133,101 mi+2,344 mi
- 11/09/2025133,101 mi
Average of roughly 3,955 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV08 RXT 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 RXT) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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