2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DA57 RRO
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 201,302 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA57 RRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/06/2024
- 201,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA57 RRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (DA57 RRO) between January 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Headlamp insecure broken mounting (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
DA57 RRO Mileage History
- 17/01/2022180,689 mi
- 19/01/2022180,736 mi+47 mi
- 22/04/2023192,476 mi+11,740 mi
- 25/04/2023192,479 mi+3 mi
- 01/06/2024201,302 mi+8,823 mi
Average of roughly 8,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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