2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PL57 JZP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 169,549 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,549 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 JZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 169,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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PL57 JZP Mileage History
- 31/10/2023150,888 mi
- 02/11/2023150,906 mi+18 mi
- 07/11/2024165,999 mi+15,093 mi
- 22/10/2025169,545 mi+3,546 mi
- 03/11/2025169,549 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL57 JZP 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 JZP) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 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 (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Brake lever pivot excessively tight both handbrake cables seized (1.1.1 (a))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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