2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KS57 UAW
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2008. Recorded mileage 240,708 miles. MOT valid until 20/05/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2000cc
KS57 UAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 240,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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KS57 UAW Mileage History
- 16/05/2024229,527 mi
- 15/05/2025234,940 mi+5,413 mi
- 15/05/2025234,940 mi
- 18/05/2026240,627 mi+5,687 mi
- 22/05/2026240,708 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 5,549 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KS57 UAW 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 (KS57 UAW) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 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: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Excessive readings (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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