2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FP58 GVW
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 77,024 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP58 GVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 77,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP58 GVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (FP58 GVW) between January 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Central Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (”; “Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
FP58 GVW Mileage History
- 11/01/202468,587 mi
- 24/01/202468,683 mi+96 mi
- 09/08/202473,100 mi+4,417 mi
- 23/06/202574,821 mi+1,721 mi
- 16/09/202677,024 mi+2,203 mi
Average of roughly 3,147 miles per year across 5 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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