2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LM57 KBJ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 202,896 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 KBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 202,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 KBJ 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 (LM57 KBJ) between January 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 limit +0.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
LM57 KBJ Mileage History
- 13/01/2025198,491 mi
- 27/10/2025201,429 mi+2,938 mi
- 26/03/2026202,684 mi+1,255 mi
- 08/05/2026202,896 mi+212 mi
- 08/05/2026202,896 mi
Average of roughly 3,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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