2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LC57 FYS
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02/01/2008. Recorded mileage 204,577 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
LC57 FYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/12/2024
- 204,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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LC57 FYS Mileage History
- 15/09/2021184,490 mi
- 29/09/2022190,018 mi+5,528 mi
- 04/10/2023199,681 mi+9,663 mi
- 05/10/2023199,681 mi
- 28/12/2024204,577 mi+4,896 mi
Average of roughly 6,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC57 FYS 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 (LC57 FYS) between September 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 December 2024 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: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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