2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FT57 FVG
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 117,467 miles. MOT valid until 26/11/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1968cc
FT57 FVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 117,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FT57 FVG Mileage History
- 06/11/2023106,948 mi
- 25/11/2024112,566 mi+5,618 mi
- 25/11/2024112,570 mi+4 mi
- 24/11/2025117,464 mi+4,894 mi
- 24/11/2025117,467 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,128 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FT57 FVG 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 (FT57 FVG) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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