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GD08 RDX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 119,180 miles on the clock, averaging 6,009 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for GD08 RDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,180
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,009

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,180 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,009
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GD08 RDX 37k58k78k99k119k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,344 miles
PASS
Mileage117,836 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage112,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,758 miles
Since last MOT+9,054 miles
PASS
Mileage103,704 miles
Since last MOT+9,041 miles
PASS
Mileage94,663 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage88,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,831 miles
Since last MOT+3,130 miles
PASS
Mileage85,701 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage81,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage76,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,847 miles
PASS
Mileage72,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,535 miles
PASS
Mileage65,499 miles
Since last MOT+7,005 miles
PASS
Mileage58,494 miles
Since last MOT+7,674 miles
PASS
Mileage50,820 miles
Since last MOT+13,870 miles
PASS
Mileage36,950 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.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 RDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGD — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GD08 RDX

What car is GD08 RDX?

GD08 RDX is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GD08 RDX?

The last recorded mileage for GD08 RDX was 119,180 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD08 RDX passed its MOT?

GD08 RDX has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2025.

Is GD08 RDX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD08 RDX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GD08 RDX?

GD08 RDX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.