2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YK08 RZD
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 150,725 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK08 RZD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2023
- 150,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK08 RZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (YK08 RZD) between March 2011 and March 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YK08 RZD Mileage History
- 23/03/201144,251 mi
- 23/03/201144,251 mi
- 23/02/201253,895 mi+9,644 mi
- 14/03/201363,343 mi+9,448 mi
- 13/03/201472,733 mi+9,390 mi
- 17/03/201581,532 mi+8,799 mi
- 17/03/201581,532 mi
- 15/03/201691,236 mi+9,704 mi
- 15/03/201691,236 mi
- 07/03/2017101,727 mi+10,491 mi
- 08/03/2017101,738 mi+11 mi
- 06/03/2018110,515 mi+8,777 mi
- 12/03/2019121,590 mi+11,075 mi
- 12/03/2019121,590 mi
- 06/03/2020130,213 mi+8,623 mi
- 17/03/2021134,907 mi+4,694 mi
- 16/03/2022141,035 mi+6,128 mi
- 18/03/2022141,037 mi+2 mi
- 13/03/2023150,723 mi+9,686 mi
- 14/03/2023150,725 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,891 miles per year across 20 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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