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DX08 RFJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 116,739 miles on the clock, averaging 7,680 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for DX08 RFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,739
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,680

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,739 miles
Reading date
Miles last year224
Average per year7,680
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX08 RFJ 18k43k67k92k117k '11'24'16

Check DX08 RFJ

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,739 miles
Since last MOT+224 miles
PASS
Mileage116,515 miles
Since last MOT+662 miles
PASS
Mileage115,853 miles
Since last MOT+870 miles
PASS
Mileage114,983 miles
Since last MOT+3,554 miles
PASS
Mileage111,429 miles
Since last MOT+2,751 miles
PASS
Mileage108,678 miles
Since last MOT+3,586 miles
PASS
Mileage105,092 miles
Since last MOT+7,521 miles
PASS
Mileage97,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,571 miles
Since last MOT+20,584 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,987 miles
Since last MOT+33,031 miles
PASS
Mileage43,956 miles
Since last MOT+16,124 miles
PASS
Mileage27,832 miles
Since last MOT+737 miles
PASS
Mileage27,095 miles
Since last MOT+9,218 miles
PASS
Mileage17,877 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 RFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DX08 RFJ

What car is DX08 RFJ?

DX08 RFJ is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2008.

What is the mileage of DX08 RFJ?

The last recorded mileage for DX08 RFJ was 116,739 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX08 RFJ passed its MOT?

DX08 RFJ has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2024.

Is DX08 RFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX08 RFJ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is DX08 RFJ?

DX08 RFJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.