2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LM57 VGF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 97,771 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 VGF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 97,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 VGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (LM57 VGF) between February 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 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), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LM57 VGF Mileage History
- 07/02/201145,073 mi
- 01/02/201251,569 mi+6,496 mi
- 05/02/201357,035 mi+5,466 mi
- 25/03/201462,474 mi+5,439 mi
- 25/03/201462,474 mi
- 27/03/201568,806 mi+6,332 mi
- 23/03/201672,358 mi+3,552 mi
- 10/03/201775,389 mi+3,031 mi
- 02/03/201878,718 mi+3,329 mi
- 15/03/201981,491 mi+2,773 mi
- 20/03/201981,515 mi+24 mi
- 13/03/202084,303 mi+2,788 mi
- 24/03/202185,143 mi+840 mi
- 31/03/202286,755 mi+1,612 mi
- 17/03/202388,902 mi+2,147 mi
- 14/03/202490,461 mi+1,559 mi
- 18/03/202592,968 mi+2,507 mi
- 26/03/202697,771 mi+4,803 mi
Average of roughly 3,483 miles per year across 18 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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