2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FN58 OGU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 158,429 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN58 OGU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 158,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN58 OGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (FN58 OGU) between June 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 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 (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
FN58 OGU Mileage History
- 20/06/201125,559 mi
- 21/09/201243,402 mi+17,843 mi
- 21/09/201243,402 mi
- 20/09/201354,588 mi+11,186 mi
- 27/03/201458,671 mi+4,083 mi
- 14/03/201568,654 mi+9,983 mi
- 14/03/201568,654 mi
- 24/03/201680,869 mi+12,215 mi
- 31/03/201793,644 mi+12,775 mi
- 16/02/2018104,705 mi+11,061 mi
- 16/02/2018104,706 mi+1 mi
- 15/02/2019111,825 mi+7,119 mi
- 18/02/2019111,825 mi
- 21/02/2020118,969 mi+7,144 mi
- 25/02/2020118,970 mi+1 mi
- 08/02/2021124,166 mi+5,196 mi
- 15/02/2022133,861 mi+9,695 mi
- 16/02/2022133,873 mi+12 mi
- 24/02/2023139,540 mi+5,667 mi
- 01/03/2023139,540 mi
- 14/12/2023144,661 mi+5,121 mi
- 15/12/2023144,661 mi
- 19/12/2024154,809 mi+10,148 mi
- 17/12/2025158,429 mi+3,620 mi
- 17/12/2025158,429 mi
Average of roughly 9,167 miles per year across 25 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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