2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FN08 MDF
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 92,092 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN08 MDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 92,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN08 MDF 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 (FN08 MDF) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))”.
FN08 MDF Mileage History
- 19/01/202386,645 mi
- 16/01/202489,294 mi+2,649 mi
- 24/01/202489,314 mi+20 mi
- 16/01/202590,949 mi+1,635 mi
- 20/01/202692,092 mi+1,143 mi
Average of roughly 1,814 miles per year across 5 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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