2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GD57 ECJ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 117,547 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD57 ECJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 117,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD57 ECJ 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 (GD57 ECJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
GD57 ECJ Mileage History
- 03/10/2023108,696 mi
- 03/10/2023108,696 mi
- 02/10/2024112,089 mi+3,393 mi
- 06/10/2025117,547 mi+5,458 mi
- 07/10/2025117,547 mi
Average of roughly 4,398 miles per year across 5 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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