2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GP57 UTU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 140,183 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
GP57 UTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 140,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GP57 UTU Mileage History
- 21/12/2021103,689 mi
- 13/01/2023113,434 mi+9,745 mi
- 12/01/2024128,562 mi+15,128 mi
- 07/07/2025140,183 mi+11,621 mi
- 09/07/2025140,183 mi
Average of roughly 10,285 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GP57 UTU 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 UTU) between December 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch inside also dont function (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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