2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DF57 AHJ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 218,077 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF57 AHJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2024
- 218,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF57 AHJ 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 (DF57 AHJ) between December 2010 and June 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
DF57 AHJ Mileage History
- 07/12/201056,893 mi
- 27/04/201161,818 mi+4,925 mi
- 11/04/201272,279 mi+10,461 mi
- 11/04/201272,279 mi
- 08/04/201385,188 mi+12,909 mi
- 11/04/2014100,716 mi+15,528 mi
- 13/01/2015110,425 mi+9,709 mi
- 08/01/2016126,572 mi+16,147 mi
- 28/12/2016143,015 mi+16,443 mi
- 04/01/2018162,219 mi+19,204 mi
- 17/12/2018175,767 mi+13,548 mi
- 19/12/2018175,775 mi+8 mi
- 19/12/2019187,562 mi+11,787 mi
- 20/12/2019187,562 mi
- 05/01/2021196,520 mi+8,958 mi
- 05/01/2021196,520 mi
- 05/01/2022203,248 mi+6,728 mi
- 05/01/2022203,248 mi
- 12/01/2023207,320 mi+4,072 mi
- 23/02/2023207,343 mi+23 mi
- 02/03/2023207,347 mi+4 mi
- 11/06/2024218,077 mi+10,730 mi
- 11/06/2024218,077 mi
Average of roughly 11,929 miles per year across 23 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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