2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · PL57 EOK
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 121,529 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL57 EOK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2025
- 121,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL57 EOK 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 (PL57 EOK) between April 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
PL57 EOK Mileage History
- 20/04/2022105,617 mi
- 30/03/2023111,610 mi+5,993 mi
- 16/04/2024117,462 mi+5,852 mi
- 25/04/2024117,510 mi+48 mi
- 13/03/2025121,529 mi+4,019 mi
Average of roughly 5,493 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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