The road tax status for DS57 OAB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for DS57 OAB?

The MOT for DS57 OAB is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 June 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of DS57 OAB?

The recorded mileage for DS57 OAB is 206,294 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is DS57 OAB ULEZ compliant?

No, DS57 OAB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DS57 OAB

DS57 OAB

2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12/01/2008. Recorded mileage 206,294 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/06/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 206,294 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 05/06/2025

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Mileage: 206,294 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1968cc

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DS57 OAB Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2024
206,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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DS57 OAB Mileage History

30/05/2022165,569 mi
30/05/2023189,823 mi+24,254 mi
31/05/2024206,243 mi+16,420 mi
07/06/2024206,294 mi+51 mi

Average of roughly 20,126 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

DS57 OAB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 10:25

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (DS57 OAB) between May 2022 and June 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing both (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure Back Box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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