2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · DS57 EHH
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 112,833 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS57 EHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 112,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS57 EHH 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 (DS57 EHH) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DS57 EHH Mileage History
- 23/11/202289,594 mi
- 02/11/202398,452 mi+8,858 mi
- 02/11/202398,452 mi
- 19/11/2024106,660 mi+8,208 mi
- 13/11/2025112,833 mi+6,173 mi
Average of roughly 7,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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