2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FL58 OBY
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 93,853 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FL58 OBY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 93,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FL58 OBY Mileage History
- 28/09/201114,562 mi
- 28/09/201114,562 mi
- 27/09/201221,864 mi+7,302 mi
- 20/04/201326,126 mi+4,262 mi
- 08/04/201430,999 mi+4,873 mi
- 30/03/201535,990 mi+4,991 mi
- 04/04/201640,684 mi+4,694 mi
- 18/04/201744,979 mi+4,295 mi
- 26/04/201850,075 mi+5,096 mi
- 25/04/201954,229 mi+4,154 mi
- 15/04/202057,212 mi+2,983 mi
- 16/04/202057,212 mi
- 28/04/202158,012 mi+800 mi
- 21/04/202260,327 mi+2,315 mi
- 27/04/202260,339 mi+12 mi
- 03/05/202365,760 mi+5,421 mi
- 04/05/202365,767 mi+7 mi
- 11/05/202469,938 mi+4,171 mi
- 10/05/202579,821 mi+9,883 mi
- 21/04/202693,853 mi+14,032 mi
Average of roughly 5,445 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
FL58 OBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (FL58 OBY) between September 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 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 (21 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
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