2008 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · PC57 AAC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 107,258 km. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 107,258 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PC57 AAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 107,258 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PC57 AAC 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 (PC57 AAC) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
PC57 AAC Odometer History
- 27/06/202287,266 mi
- 28/06/202390,105 km
- 29/06/202493,502 km+3,397 km
- 30/06/2025100,533 km+7,031 km
- 26/06/2026107,258 km+6,725 km
Average of roughly 5,001 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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