2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · EK58 FWD
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2008. Recorded mileage 112,713 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
EK58 FWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 112,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 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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EK58 FWD Mileage History
- 22/05/202399,143 mi
- 26/03/2025107,762 mi+8,619 mi
- 26/03/2025107,762 mi
- 20/03/2026112,711 mi+4,949 mi
- 20/03/2026112,713 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,798 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK58 FWD 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 (EK58 FWD) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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