2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FG58 AVN
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 50,605 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
FG58 AVN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 50,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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FG58 AVN Mileage History
- 27/09/201110,726 mi
- 04/09/201211,117 mi+391 mi
- 16/09/201314,103 mi+2,986 mi
- 16/09/201417,098 mi+2,995 mi
- 15/09/201519,848 mi+2,750 mi
- 15/09/201519,848 mi
- 13/09/201622,010 mi+2,162 mi
- 17/10/201822,442 mi+432 mi
- 17/10/201822,442 mi
- 16/10/201926,314 mi+3,872 mi
- 29/10/202030,119 mi+3,805 mi
- 29/10/202030,119 mi
- 23/11/202134,642 mi+4,523 mi
- 02/12/202238,622 mi+3,980 mi
- 06/02/202443,522 mi+4,900 mi
- 09/02/202443,568 mi+46 mi
- 17/02/202546,757 mi+3,189 mi
- 18/02/202650,605 mi+3,848 mi
Average of roughly 2,770 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
FG58 AVN 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 (FG58 AVN) between September 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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