2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · FT57 KZC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 185,247 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT57 KZC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2024
- 185,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT57 KZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (FT57 KZC) between February 2011 and November 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FT57 KZC Mileage History
- 21/02/201124,864 mi
- 02/07/201235,665 mi+10,801 mi
- 02/07/201235,665 mi
- 01/07/201342,416 mi+6,751 mi
- 01/07/201342,416 mi
- 25/07/201447,420 mi+5,004 mi
- 15/05/201551,663 mi+4,243 mi
- 15/05/201551,663 mi
- 17/05/201659,859 mi+8,196 mi
- 17/05/201659,859 mi
- 16/05/201767,510 mi+7,651 mi
- 17/05/201875,425 mi+7,915 mi
- 16/05/201992,012 mi+16,587 mi
- 17/05/201992,219 mi+207 mi
- 17/11/2020120,842 mi+28,623 mi
- 18/11/2021133,204 mi+12,362 mi
- 21/11/2022151,996 mi+18,792 mi
- 21/11/2022151,996 mi
- 21/11/2023167,251 mi+15,255 mi
- 21/11/2024185,235 mi+17,984 mi
- 22/11/2024185,247 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 11,662 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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