2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GL57 NNZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 171,671 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GL57 NNZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 171,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GL57 NNZ Mileage History
- 27/05/2023157,431 mi
- 25/05/2024166,369 mi+8,938 mi
- 17/06/2025168,949 mi+2,580 mi
- 17/06/2025168,949 mi
- 12/06/2026171,671 mi+2,722 mi
Average of roughly 4,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL57 NNZ 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 (GL57 NNZ) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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