2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AD57 XNP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 171,875 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD57 XNP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 171,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD57 XNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (AD57 XNP) between January 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
AD57 XNP Mileage History
- 24/01/201135,548 mi
- 23/01/201245,522 mi+9,974 mi
- 19/03/201246,768 mi+1,246 mi
- 12/12/201250,991 mi+4,223 mi
- 11/12/201360,150 mi+9,159 mi
- 10/12/201468,189 mi+8,039 mi
- 11/12/201576,774 mi+8,585 mi
- 11/12/201576,774 mi
- 24/11/201685,608 mi+8,834 mi
- 01/12/201796,087 mi+10,479 mi
- 05/12/2018103,279 mi+7,192 mi
- 05/12/2018103,281 mi+2 mi
- 05/12/2019110,656 mi+7,375 mi
- 05/12/2019110,658 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/2020118,180 mi+7,522 mi
- 17/11/2021124,780 mi+6,600 mi
- 17/11/2021124,782 mi+2 mi
- 12/12/2022133,257 mi+8,475 mi
- 06/12/2023143,908 mi+10,651 mi
- 06/12/2023143,908 mi
- 05/12/2024158,946 mi+15,038 mi
- 01/12/2025171,875 mi+12,929 mi
- 01/12/2025171,875 mi
Average of roughly 9,178 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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