2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RY08 UJW
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 152,601 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY08 UJW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2022
- 152,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY08 UJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (RY08 UJW) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2022 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: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
RY08 UJW Mileage History
- 04/10/2022152,483 mi
- 07/10/2022152,493 mi+10 mi
- 14/10/2022152,601 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 4,306 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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