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2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WG57 YCT

WG57 YCT

2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 187,521 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2008 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
187,521 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1968cc
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WG57 YCT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
  • 187,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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WG57 YCT Mileage History

  1. 17/01/2023157,362 mi
  2. 16/01/2024167,669 mi+10,307 mi
  3. 16/01/2024167,669 mi
  4. 09/01/2025177,992 mi+10,323 mi
  5. 13/01/2026187,521 mi+9,529 mi

Average of roughly 10,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WG57 YCT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 YCT) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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