2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GF58 NZR
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 94,216 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF58 NZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 94,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
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GF58 NZR MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (GF58 NZR) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 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 (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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.
GF58 NZR Mileage History
- 21/02/202387,375 mi
- 21/03/202490,190 mi+2,815 mi
- 07/03/202592,254 mi+2,064 mi
- 07/03/202592,254 mi
- 10/03/202694,216 mi+1,962 mi
Average of roughly 2,245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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