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2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · KM57 OLX

KM57 OLX

2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 172,777 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2008 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
172,777 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
2000cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection history. The most recent test conducted on 24 December 2025 at 172,777 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a clean result in January 2025. This sequence indicates that the vehicle has maintained its mechanical and structural integrity over the last year, showing no signs of degradation following the minor setback noted in late 2023. At 172,777 miles over eighteen years, this Volkswagen Golf has averaged approximately 9,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a car of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between November 2023 and January 2025, and another 8,500 miles between January 2025 and December 2025. The regularity of these entries suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which generally benefits the health of the rubber seals and mechanical components. The failure on 10 November 2023 at 156,413 miles occurred just three days before a successful pass, suggesting a minor component-related failure such as a bulb, fuse, or minor emission issue that was immediately rectified. Since the subsequent three tests have returned no advisories or defects, the buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear items typical of a high mileage Golf. Specifically, check the condition of the rear sills for structural corrosion, the state of the suspension bushes, and the thickness of the brake discs to ensure no deep-seated wear has developed since the last recorded test.

KM57 OLX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
  • 172,777 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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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KM57 OLX Mileage History

  1. 30/11/2022147,873 mi
  2. 07/11/2023156,413 mi+8,540 mi
  3. 10/11/2023156,449 mi+36 mi
  4. 17/01/2025164,294 mi+7,845 mi
  5. 24/12/2025172,777 mi+8,483 mi

Average of roughly 8,123 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

KM57 OLX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (KM57 OLX) between November 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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