2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · RY57 VGU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18/02/2008. Recorded mileage 155,759 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1390cc
RY57 VGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/03/2026
- 155,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted 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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RY57 VGU Mileage History
- 28/03/2023121,121 mi
- 08/04/2024130,180 mi+9,059 mi
- 08/04/2024130,180 mi
- 01/04/2025143,681 mi+13,501 mi
- 23/03/2026155,759 mi+12,078 mi
Average of roughly 11,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY57 VGU 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 (RY57 VGU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensi”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i)”.
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