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2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · BD57 XUB

BD57 XUB

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25/01/2008. Recorded mileage 137,960 miles. MOT valid until 12/12/2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2008 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 12/12/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
137,960 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/12/2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1390cc

BD57 XUB Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
  • 137,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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BD57 XUB Mileage History

  1. 29/11/201013,891 mi
  2. 23/11/201121,593 mi+7,702 mi
  3. 23/11/201225,421 mi+3,828 mi
  4. 03/12/201331,155 mi+5,734 mi
  5. 23/12/201437,277 mi+6,122 mi
  6. 24/11/201542,244 mi+4,967 mi
  7. 25/11/201542,245 mi+1 mi
  8. 14/11/201647,407 mi+5,162 mi
  9. 07/11/201753,699 mi+6,292 mi
  10. 13/12/201861,024 mi+7,325 mi
  11. 10/12/201968,196 mi+7,172 mi
  12. 07/12/202073,015 mi+4,819 mi
  13. 08/12/202073,015 mi
  14. 07/12/202175,053 mi+2,038 mi
  15. 08/12/202175,053 mi
  16. 12/12/202280,638 mi+5,585 mi
  17. 11/12/2023103,581 mi+22,943 mi
  18. 10/12/2024120,912 mi+17,331 mi
  19. 25/11/2025137,960 mi+17,048 mi

Average of roughly 8,277 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

BD57 XUB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 08:51
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (BD57 XUB) between November 2010 and November 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.

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