2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WD57 BLV
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/01/2008. Recorded mileage 176,977 miles. MOT valid until 10/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,977 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
WD57 BLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 176,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 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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WD57 BLV Mileage History
- 04/09/2024161,135 mi
- 04/09/2025169,640 mi+8,505 mi
- 12/09/2025169,644 mi+4 mi
- 26/08/2026176,972 mi+7,328 mi
- 27/08/2026176,977 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,015 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WD57 BLV 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 (WD57 BLV) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 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 (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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