2008 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · W17 RCS
2008 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2008. Recorded mileage 122,936 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3200cc
W17 RCS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2023
- 122,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension 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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W17 RCS Mileage History
- 01/04/201131,047 mi
- 17/04/201244,467 mi+13,420 mi
- 17/04/201361,822 mi+17,355 mi
- 15/04/201467,183 mi+5,361 mi
- 16/04/201467,238 mi+55 mi
- 22/09/201473,036 mi+5,798 mi
- 23/09/201473,036 mi
- 28/08/201575,875 mi+2,839 mi
- 01/02/201788,708 mi+12,833 mi
- 01/02/201894,857 mi+6,149 mi
- 02/02/2019100,724 mi+5,867 mi
- 02/02/2019100,724 mi
- 04/02/2021114,788 mi+14,064 mi
- 31/01/2022117,621 mi+2,833 mi
- 31/01/2022117,623 mi+2 mi
- 28/01/2023122,936 mi+5,313 mi
Average of roughly 7,769 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
W17 RCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (W17 RCS) between April 2011 and January 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2023 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)”.
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