2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FN58 OKW
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 192,494 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
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FN58 OKW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2024
- 192,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN58 OKW 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 OKW) between August 2011 and March 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
FN58 OKW Mileage History
- 15/08/201140,663 mi
- 15/08/201256,970 mi+16,307 mi
- 27/08/201372,247 mi+15,277 mi
- 29/08/201372,247 mi
- 21/10/201372,617 mi+370 mi
- 20/10/201486,254 mi+13,637 mi
- 20/10/201486,254 mi
- 21/10/2015100,980 mi+14,726 mi
- 21/10/2015100,980 mi
- 20/10/2016109,873 mi+8,893 mi
- 20/10/2016109,873 mi
- 19/10/2017124,100 mi+14,227 mi
- 27/10/2017124,329 mi+229 mi
- 27/10/2017124,329 mi
- 24/12/2018142,725 mi+18,396 mi
- 22/01/2020159,821 mi+17,096 mi
- 22/01/2020159,821 mi
- 13/01/2021165,459 mi+5,638 mi
- 25/01/2022172,240 mi+6,781 mi
- 25/01/2022172,240 mi
- 22/02/2023182,798 mi+10,558 mi
- 01/03/2023182,883 mi+85 mi
- 11/03/2024192,341 mi+9,458 mi
- 18/03/2024192,494 mi+153 mi
Average of roughly 12,058 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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