2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LD57 VDY
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 115,962 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD57 VDY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 115,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD57 VDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (LD57 VDY) between January 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
LD57 VDY Mileage History
- 15/01/201121,427 mi
- 03/01/201227,799 mi+6,372 mi
- 08/01/201333,281 mi+5,482 mi
- 17/01/201438,262 mi+4,981 mi
- 17/01/201438,262 mi
- 06/01/201542,935 mi+4,673 mi
- 25/01/201648,743 mi+5,808 mi
- 27/02/201758,265 mi+9,522 mi
- 01/03/201872,816 mi+14,551 mi
- 05/03/201872,828 mi+12 mi
- 11/02/201985,806 mi+12,978 mi
- 11/02/201985,806 mi
- 04/03/202094,400 mi+8,594 mi
- 05/03/202094,445 mi+45 mi
- 22/02/2021101,589 mi+7,144 mi
- 22/02/2021101,589 mi
- 06/01/2022106,396 mi+4,807 mi
- 09/12/2022108,472 mi+2,076 mi
- 10/12/2022108,472 mi
- 05/03/2024111,216 mi+2,744 mi
- 14/02/2025114,189 mi+2,973 mi
- 25/02/2026115,962 mi+1,773 mi
- 25/02/2026115,962 mi
Average of roughly 6,255 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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