2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FN58 NJX
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 93,254 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN58 NJX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 93,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN58 NJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (FN58 NJX) between September 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FN58 NJX Mileage History
- 16/09/201123,586 mi
- 17/09/201123,586 mi
- 29/01/201329,020 mi+5,434 mi
- 29/01/201329,020 mi
- 30/01/201433,385 mi+4,365 mi
- 30/01/201433,385 mi
- 30/01/201538,080 mi+4,695 mi
- 30/01/201538,080 mi
- 22/01/201644,201 mi+6,121 mi
- 06/01/201751,807 mi+7,606 mi
- 06/01/201751,807 mi
- 19/01/201860,410 mi+8,603 mi
- 10/01/201969,405 mi+8,995 mi
- 23/01/202075,018 mi+5,613 mi
- 27/01/202075,019 mi+1 mi
- 29/01/202176,555 mi+1,536 mi
- 18/02/202277,208 mi+653 mi
- 03/02/202381,362 mi+4,154 mi
- 10/02/202381,450 mi+88 mi
- 07/02/202485,272 mi+3,822 mi
- 10/02/202589,147 mi+3,875 mi
- 12/02/202589,158 mi+11 mi
- 16/02/202693,254 mi+4,096 mi
- 18/02/202693,254 mi
Average of roughly 4,829 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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