2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RY57 ACZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 191,856 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY57 ACZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 191,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY57 ACZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (RY57 ACZ) between January 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
RY57 ACZ Mileage History
- 17/01/201133,952 mi
- 06/01/201243,247 mi+9,295 mi
- 14/01/201351,202 mi+7,955 mi
- 31/12/201358,546 mi+7,344 mi
- 03/01/201458,548 mi+2 mi
- 19/12/201466,099 mi+7,551 mi
- 19/12/201466,099 mi
- 21/12/201573,216 mi+7,117 mi
- 06/01/201781,681 mi+8,465 mi
- 05/01/201890,081 mi+8,400 mi
- 04/01/201999,232 mi+9,151 mi
- 15/01/2020110,382 mi+11,150 mi
- 05/01/2021120,056 mi+9,674 mi
- 11/01/2022130,665 mi+10,609 mi
- 06/01/2023148,182 mi+17,517 mi
- 17/01/2024162,414 mi+14,232 mi
- 10/01/2025171,345 mi+8,931 mi
- 16/01/2026191,794 mi+20,449 mi
- 29/01/2026191,856 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 10,504 miles per year across 19 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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