2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LM57 VGZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 146,466 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 VGZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2025
- 146,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 VGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (LM57 VGZ) between December 2009 and January 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2”.
LM57 VGZ Mileage History
- 18/12/200924,166 mi
- 03/11/201034,734 mi+10,568 mi
- 03/11/201034,734 mi
- 05/11/201148,030 mi+13,296 mi
- 05/11/201148,030 mi
- 21/01/201359,566 mi+11,536 mi
- 08/01/201467,618 mi+8,052 mi
- 08/01/201467,618 mi
- 08/01/201578,369 mi+10,751 mi
- 04/01/201688,601 mi+10,232 mi
- 12/01/201796,713 mi+8,112 mi
- 17/01/201796,713 mi
- 15/01/2018105,394 mi+8,681 mi
- 17/01/2019114,025 mi+8,631 mi
- 17/01/2020119,657 mi+5,632 mi
- 11/01/2021123,626 mi+3,969 mi
- 12/01/2022126,807 mi+3,181 mi
- 25/01/2023130,846 mi+4,039 mi
- 17/01/2024135,038 mi+4,192 mi
- 26/01/2024135,301 mi+263 mi
- 24/01/2025146,466 mi+11,165 mi
Average of roughly 8,098 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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