2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WP57 RXM
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/01/2008. Recorded mileage 189,026 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
WP57 RXM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/06/2024
- 189,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WP57 RXM Mileage History
- 08/08/2022171,902 mi
- 21/03/2023175,907 mi+4,005 mi
- 21/03/2023175,907 mi
- 06/06/2024189,026 mi+13,119 mi
Average of roughly 9,365 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WP57 RXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (WP57 RXM) between August 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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