2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · FG08 FHJ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 105,445 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG08 FHJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 105,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG08 FHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (FG08 FHJ) between May 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”.
FG08 FHJ Mileage History
- 11/05/201117,323 mi
- 01/05/201223,944 mi+6,621 mi
- 01/05/201331,876 mi+7,932 mi
- 09/05/201439,638 mi+7,762 mi
- 05/05/201546,995 mi+7,357 mi
- 29/04/201654,916 mi+7,921 mi
- 28/04/201762,549 mi+7,633 mi
- 20/04/201869,819 mi+7,270 mi
- 02/05/201870,073 mi+254 mi
- 24/04/201976,459 mi+6,386 mi
- 25/04/201976,461 mi+2 mi
- 11/11/202086,872 mi+10,411 mi
- 03/11/202195,423 mi+8,551 mi
- 04/11/2022100,137 mi+4,714 mi
- 10/11/2023102,645 mi+2,508 mi
- 08/11/2024104,383 mi+1,738 mi
- 13/10/2025105,445 mi+1,062 mi
Average of roughly 6,109 miles per year across 17 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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