2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FP08 FKB
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 196,455 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/07/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2000cc
FP08 FKB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2020
- 196,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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FP08 FKB Mileage History
- 14/03/201132,676 mi
- 23/03/201243,028 mi+10,352 mi
- 16/03/201355,827 mi+12,799 mi
- 15/03/201465,962 mi+10,135 mi
- 15/03/201465,963 mi+1 mi
- 25/07/201468,979 mi+3,016 mi
- 17/07/201596,452 mi+27,473 mi
- 17/07/201596,452 mi
- 20/07/2016123,506 mi+27,054 mi
- 18/07/2017147,343 mi+23,837 mi
- 24/07/2018168,972 mi+21,629 mi
- 26/07/2018168,972 mi
- 04/07/2019181,684 mi+12,712 mi
- 14/07/2020196,455 mi+14,771 mi
- 14/07/2020196,455 mi
Average of roughly 17,541 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
FP08 FKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (FP08 FKB) between March 2011 and July 2020.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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