2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · LD58 FMP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 144,824 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD58 FMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2024
- 144,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD58 FMP 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 (LD58 FMP) between September 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2024 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LD58 FMP Mileage History
- 30/09/2022125,076 mi
- 30/09/2022125,070 mi-6 mi
- 04/10/2023136,800 mi+11,730 mi
- 23/12/2024144,824 mi+8,024 mi
- 23/12/2024144,824 mi
Average of roughly 8,847 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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