2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 140 2.0L Heavy oil · RV58 DNF
2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 140 (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 10 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 168,102 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GT TDI 140
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RV58 DNF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2025
- 168,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV58 DNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf Gt Tdi 140 (RV58 DNF) between October 2011 and January 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
RV58 DNF Mileage History
- 19/10/201129,862 mi
- 29/10/201239,012 mi+9,150 mi
- 29/10/201239,025 mi+13 mi
- 25/10/201350,537 mi+11,512 mi
- 31/10/201461,574 mi+11,037 mi
- 02/11/201571,454 mi+9,880 mi
- 10/12/201682,138 mi+10,684 mi
- 11/12/201790,365 mi+8,227 mi
- 22/04/2019102,086 mi+11,721 mi
- 30/10/2020117,216 mi+15,130 mi
- 09/11/2020117,444 mi+228 mi
- 20/11/2021128,649 mi+11,205 mi
- 20/11/2021128,649 mi
- 15/11/2022154,561 mi+25,912 mi
- 15/11/2022154,561 mi
- 04/01/2024161,652 mi+7,091 mi
- 26/01/2025168,102 mi+6,450 mi
Average of roughly 10,416 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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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