2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PE58 OBB
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 134,108 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE58 OBB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2024
- 134,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE58 OBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (PE58 OBB) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2024 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
PE58 OBB Mileage History
- 22/09/2022112,156 mi
- 09/09/2023119,437 mi+7,281 mi
- 14/09/2024133,946 mi+14,509 mi
- 21/09/2024134,108 mi+162 mi
Average of roughly 10,983 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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