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573 LNX

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,208 mi
Last recorded51,208 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration573 LNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 51,208 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 50,263 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,068 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 49,068 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 46,431 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 42,858 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 42,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 39,123 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,398 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 36,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 32,574 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 32,574 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 29,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,249 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,231 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 25,227 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 20,589 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 20,589 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 17,426 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,831 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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573 LNX is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 85,346 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 573 LNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 573 LNX registered?

573 LNX is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is 573 LNX safe to buy?

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