2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · CU58 AGV
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 100,222 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU58 AGV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2026
- 100,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU58 AGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (CU58 AGV) between September 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”.
CU58 AGV Mileage History
- 29/09/201132,070 mi
- 12/10/201241,548 mi+9,478 mi
- 14/02/201448,171 mi+6,623 mi
- 14/02/201448,180 mi+9 mi
- 25/04/201559,061 mi+10,881 mi
- 28/03/201779,411 mi+20,350 mi
- 04/04/201779,413 mi+2 mi
- 21/11/201892,162 mi+12,749 mi
- 21/01/202097,824 mi+5,662 mi
- 14/08/202097,893 mi+69 mi
- 21/09/202499,955 mi+2,062 mi
- 24/09/2025100,159 mi+204 mi
- 24/10/2026100,222 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 4,523 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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