2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YK57 KPR
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23/01/2008. Recorded mileage 199,406 miles. MOT valid until 14/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
YK57 KPR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 199,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 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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YK57 KPR Mileage History
- 07/06/2024180,887 mi
- 23/06/2025186,650 mi+5,763 mi
- 23/06/2025186,652 mi+2 mi
- 16/07/2026199,405 mi+12,753 mi
- 16/07/2026199,406 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,798 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YK57 KPR 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 (YK57 KPR) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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