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2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · DA57 WVO

DA57 WVO

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 110,141 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2008 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Nov 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
110,141 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Nov 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2008 Volkswagen Golf's most recent MOT test conducted on 2023-11-02 resulted in a failure, marking a deterioration in roadworthiness from the previous year's pass. This indicates a worsening trend in the vehicle's condition over the past year. The vehicle has accumulated approximately 110,141 miles since its first recorded MOT in 2021, averaging around 6,119 miles per year, which is consistent with its age. Notably, there is a significant gap in the MOT history between 2022-11-07 and 2023-11-02, with no inspections recorded for the intervening period. A buyer should closely inspect the vehicle's suspension system, brakes, and drivetrain components, as these areas have been flagged for potential issues in the MOT history. Additionally, the recurring failures suggest that attention should be given to the vehicle's general wear and tear, particularly in components prone to deterioration with heavy use.

DA57 WVO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2023
  • 110,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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DA57 WVO Mileage History

  1. 04/11/202198,636 mi
  2. 07/11/2022104,622 mi+5,986 mi
  3. 07/11/2022104,622 mi
  4. 02/11/2023110,139 mi+5,517 mi
  5. 02/11/2023110,141 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 5,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DA57 WVO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 WVO) between November 2021 and November 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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