2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FM08 MYS
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 158,643 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
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FM08 MYS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 25/03/2025
- 158,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM08 MYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (FM08 MYS) between November 2011 and March 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
FM08 MYS Mileage History
- 16/11/201142,696 mi
- 18/04/201248,429 mi+5,733 mi
- 18/04/201248,429 mi
- 03/04/201360,185 mi+11,756 mi
- 07/04/201474,287 mi+14,102 mi
- 02/04/201587,415 mi+13,128 mi
- 26/04/201699,763 mi+12,348 mi
- 26/04/201699,763 mi
- 22/05/2017112,309 mi+12,546 mi
- 22/05/2017112,312 mi+3 mi
- 26/05/2018121,602 mi+9,290 mi
- 29/05/2018121,607 mi+5 mi
- 09/05/2019131,344 mi+9,737 mi
- 09/05/2019131,348 mi+4 mi
- 26/11/2020141,129 mi+9,781 mi
- 23/12/2020141,197 mi+68 mi
- 31/12/2021151,260 mi+10,063 mi
- 05/02/2022151,301 mi+41 mi
- 01/04/2023155,278 mi+3,977 mi
- 01/04/2023155,278 mi
- 15/03/2024157,172 mi+1,894 mi
- 19/03/2024157,173 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/2025158,643 mi+1,470 mi
Average of roughly 8,682 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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