2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · WG57 UTO
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 193,228 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG57 UTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 193,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG57 UTO 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 (WG57 UTO) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WG57 UTO Mileage History
- 20/02/2023168,155 mi
- 13/02/2024176,065 mi+7,910 mi
- 25/02/2025190,875 mi+14,810 mi
- 28/02/2025191,105 mi+230 mi
- 09/05/2026193,228 mi+2,123 mi
Average of roughly 7,799 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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