2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · EX58 VMG
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 41,891 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX58 VMG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 41,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX58 VMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (EX58 VMG) between August 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 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: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
EX58 VMG Mileage History
- 04/08/20115,146 mi
- 18/07/201211,402 mi+6,256 mi
- 10/07/201315,604 mi+4,202 mi
- 18/07/201419,156 mi+3,552 mi
- 25/06/201521,524 mi+2,368 mi
- 22/06/201623,943 mi+2,419 mi
- 15/06/201726,962 mi+3,019 mi
- 15/06/201726,962 mi
- 21/06/201829,101 mi+2,139 mi
- 18/06/201931,382 mi+2,281 mi
- 30/06/202032,751 mi+1,369 mi
- 29/06/202133,844 mi+1,093 mi
- 15/06/202235,310 mi+1,466 mi
- 28/06/202335,391 mi+81 mi
- 17/06/202437,533 mi+2,142 mi
- 09/07/202539,605 mi+2,072 mi
- 01/07/202641,891 mi+2,286 mi
- 01/07/202641,891 mi
Average of roughly 2,465 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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