2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FN58 OHP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 195,564 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,564 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FN58 OHP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 195,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN58 OHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (FN58 OHP) between September 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 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: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
FN58 OHP Mileage History
- 01/09/201175,689 mi
- 01/09/201175,689 mi
- 29/08/201293,836 mi+18,147 mi
- 29/08/201293,836 mi
- 02/09/2013106,539 mi+12,703 mi
- 02/09/2013106,539 mi
- 29/08/2014112,229 mi+5,690 mi
- 02/09/2015118,911 mi+6,682 mi
- 22/08/2016127,661 mi+8,750 mi
- 22/08/2017135,347 mi+7,686 mi
- 23/08/2018143,435 mi+8,088 mi
- 23/08/2018143,435 mi
- 08/01/2020153,902 mi+10,467 mi
- 04/01/2021159,747 mi+5,845 mi
- 04/01/2021159,747 mi
- 09/08/2022167,079 mi+7,332 mi
- 26/07/2023173,576 mi+6,497 mi
- 09/08/2024182,952 mi+9,376 mi
- 09/08/2024182,952 mi
- 10/03/2026195,525 mi+12,573 mi
- 07/05/2026195,564 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 8,166 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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