2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PL57 HTG
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 152,300 miles. MOT valid until 09/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
PL57 HTG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 152,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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PL57 HTG Mileage History
- 11/10/2023135,725 mi
- 09/10/2024144,137 mi+8,412 mi
- 09/10/2024144,137 mi
- 07/10/2025152,296 mi+8,159 mi
- 09/10/2025152,300 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL57 HTG 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 HTG) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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