2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · NH57 XLZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 139,980 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH57 XLZ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2022
- 139,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH57 XLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (NH57 XLZ) between August 2010 and October 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2022 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
NH57 XLZ Mileage History
- 04/08/201023,453 mi
- 05/08/201023,453 mi
- 23/07/201136,889 mi+13,436 mi
- 28/07/201246,992 mi+10,103 mi
- 22/10/201356,275 mi+9,283 mi
- 21/10/201469,881 mi+13,606 mi
- 23/09/201581,986 mi+12,105 mi
- 19/10/201693,726 mi+11,740 mi
- 25/10/201693,726 mi
- 24/10/2017102,077 mi+8,351 mi
- 24/10/2018112,319 mi+10,242 mi
- 26/10/2018112,329 mi+10 mi
- 31/10/2019121,218 mi+8,889 mi
- 14/10/2020128,335 mi+7,117 mi
- 19/10/2021135,461 mi+7,126 mi
- 27/10/2022139,980 mi+4,519 mi
Average of roughly 9,529 miles per year across 16 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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