2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PL57 AYW
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 185,208 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL57 AYW Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 185,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL57 AYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (PL57 AYW) between January 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
PL57 AYW Mileage History
- 04/01/201121,468 mi
- 11/01/201228,219 mi+6,751 mi
- 11/01/201228,219 mi
- 28/06/201229,398 mi+1,179 mi
- 28/06/201229,398 mi
- 14/06/201337,631 mi+8,233 mi
- 31/03/201443,083 mi+5,452 mi
- 01/04/201443,084 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/201556,577 mi+13,493 mi
- 24/02/201673,196 mi+16,619 mi
- 14/08/201778,776 mi+5,580 mi
- 26/06/201883,069 mi+4,293 mi
- 29/06/201992,363 mi+9,294 mi
- 02/07/201992,472 mi+109 mi
- 05/01/2021112,480 mi+20,008 mi
- 20/12/2021122,928 mi+10,448 mi
- 21/12/2021122,930 mi+2 mi
- 10/01/2023139,815 mi+16,885 mi
- 10/01/2023139,829 mi+14 mi
- 02/01/2024161,576 mi+21,747 mi
- 02/01/2024161,576 mi
- 09/01/2025181,645 mi+20,069 mi
- 02/04/2026185,208 mi+3,563 mi
Average of roughly 10,743 miles per year across 23 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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