2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FN58 LXG
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 181,540 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN58 LXG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 181,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN58 LXG 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 (FN58 LXG) between August 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
FN58 LXG Mileage History
- 04/08/201157,868 mi
- 29/08/201272,967 mi+15,099 mi
- 29/08/201272,967 mi
- 02/09/201385,907 mi+12,940 mi
- 14/08/201496,842 mi+10,935 mi
- 28/08/2015110,414 mi+13,572 mi
- 31/08/2016119,906 mi+9,492 mi
- 04/09/2017131,405 mi+11,499 mi
- 04/09/2017131,405 mi
- 04/09/2018141,311 mi+9,906 mi
- 21/08/2019149,734 mi+8,423 mi
- 21/08/2019149,734 mi
- 25/08/2020154,094 mi+4,360 mi
- 02/09/2020154,097 mi+3 mi
- 17/08/2021158,684 mi+4,587 mi
- 18/08/2021158,687 mi+3 mi
- 09/08/2022164,193 mi+5,506 mi
- 16/08/2023170,023 mi+5,830 mi
- 17/08/2023170,024 mi+1 mi
- 07/08/2024175,399 mi+5,375 mi
- 07/08/2024175,399 mi
- 13/08/2025178,139 mi+2,740 mi
- 18/08/2026181,540 mi+3,401 mi
Average of roughly 8,223 miles per year across 23 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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