The road tax status for MB53 ALE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for MB53 ALE?

The MOT for MB53 ALE is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of MB53 ALE?

The recorded mileage for MB53 ALE is 87,522 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is MB53 ALE ULEZ compliant?

Yes, MB53 ALE (VOLKSWAGEN GOLF) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

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2008 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · MB53 ALE

MB53 ALE

2008 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 87,522 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06 Jun 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 87,522 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2008

Engine

3189cc

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MB53 ALE Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
87,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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MB53 ALE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Oct 2026, 17:09

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (MB53 ALE) between November 2011 and May 2026.

The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 14 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), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.

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MB53 ALE Mileage History

10/11/201124,197 mi
30/11/201229,304 mi+5,107 mi
28/11/201335,969 mi+6,665 mi
14/11/201438,925 mi+2,956 mi
21/11/201543,954 mi+5,029 mi
19/11/201647,573 mi+3,619 mi
18/11/201749,016 mi+1,443 mi
24/11/201850,024 mi+1,008 mi
07/02/201950,340 mi+316 mi
22/02/202060,815 mi+10,475 mi
11/02/202165,816 mi+5,001 mi
11/02/202165,816 mi
08/06/202367,228 mi+1,412 mi
21/05/202472,162 mi+4,934 mi
16/05/202580,616 mi+8,454 mi
16/05/202580,616 mi
13/05/202687,522 mi+6,906 mi
14/05/202687,522 mi

Average of roughly 4,365 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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