2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YL57 ATV
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15/02/2008. Recorded mileage 133,084 miles. MOT valid until 01/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,084 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
YL57 ATV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 133,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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YL57 ATV Mileage History
- 14/02/201151,969 mi
- 14/02/201259,627 mi+7,658 mi
- 09/02/201367,183 mi+7,556 mi
- 12/02/201475,143 mi+7,960 mi
- 11/02/201581,418 mi+6,275 mi
- 09/04/201684,531 mi+3,113 mi
- 10/07/201787,738 mi+3,207 mi
- 21/07/201787,749 mi+11 mi
- 23/07/201893,897 mi+6,148 mi
- 31/07/2019100,516 mi+6,619 mi
- 31/07/2019100,516 mi
- 29/07/2020105,439 mi+4,923 mi
- 28/07/2021119,640 mi+14,201 mi
- 28/07/2021119,640 mi
- 20/07/2022115,671 mi-3,969 mi
- 02/11/2024122,411 mi+6,740 mi
- 18/10/2025133,084 mi+10,673 mi
Average of roughly 5,528 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YL57 ATV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (YL57 ATV) between February 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”.
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