2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · GP57 BWJ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 196,607 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP57 BWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 196,607 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.
GP57 BWJ 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 (GP57 BWJ) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GP57 BWJ Mileage History
- 04/11/2022152,884 mi
- 02/04/2024169,165 mi+16,281 mi
- 03/03/2025184,672 mi+15,507 mi
- 03/04/2026196,607 mi+11,935 mi
- 03/04/2026196,607 mi
Average of roughly 12,817 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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