2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DE58 FCM
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24/10/2008. Recorded mileage 171,035 miles. MOT valid until 23/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
DE58 FCM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 171,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (88 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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DE58 FCM Mileage History
- 20/10/201121,172 mi
- 17/10/201226,074 mi+4,902 mi
- 01/10/201331,164 mi+5,090 mi
- 10/10/201437,301 mi+6,137 mi
- 11/10/201437,301 mi
- 08/10/201544,247 mi+6,946 mi
- 08/10/201544,247 mi
- 11/10/201650,696 mi+6,449 mi
- 11/10/201650,702 mi+6 mi
- 16/10/201882,014 mi+31,312 mi
- 17/10/201882,014 mi
- 21/09/2020115,620 mi+33,606 mi
- 22/09/2021127,488 mi+11,868 mi
- 22/09/2021127,496 mi+8 mi
- 02/09/2022139,425 mi+11,929 mi
- 02/09/2022139,427 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/2023149,041 mi+9,614 mi
- 25/09/2025163,315 mi+14,274 mi
- 25/09/2025163,315 mi
- 21/09/2026171,035 mi+7,720 mi
Average of roughly 10,044 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
DE58 FCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (DE58 FCM) between October 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (88 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 156 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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