2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SY57 YLT
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 72,197 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SY57 YLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 72,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SY57 YLT Mileage History
- 08/03/202467,489 mi
- 03/03/202570,608 mi+3,119 mi
- 04/03/202570,609 mi+1 mi
- 01/04/202672,197 mi+1,588 mi
- 01/04/202672,197 mi
Average of roughly 2,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY57 YLT 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 (SY57 YLT) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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