2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · EF57 YYC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 145,530 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF57 YYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 145,530 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EF57 YYC Mileage History
- 12/07/2023125,370 mi
- 12/07/2023125,370 mi
- 27/07/2024129,386 mi+4,016 mi
- 18/02/2025134,259 mi+4,873 mi
- 27/02/2026145,530 mi+11,271 mi
Average of roughly 7,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF57 YYC 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 (EF57 YYC) between July 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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