2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YS57 KGP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 107,400 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YS57 KGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 107,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YS57 KGP Mileage History
- 14/10/202294,943 mi
- 14/10/202294,943 mi
- 13/10/202399,968 mi+5,025 mi
- 21/10/2024106,056 mi+6,088 mi
- 20/12/2025107,400 mi+1,344 mi
Average of roughly 3,912 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YS57 KGP 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 (YS57 KGP) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Headlamp insecure all mounts broken (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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