2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FG08 OEU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 146,155 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG08 OEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
- 146,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG08 OEU 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 (FG08 OEU) between October 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FG08 OEU Mileage History
- 18/10/2022122,420 mi
- 19/10/2022122,425 mi+5 mi
- 11/10/2023139,513 mi+17,088 mi
- 01/11/2023139,853 mi+340 mi
- 21/03/2025146,155 mi+6,302 mi
Average of roughly 9,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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