2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PN58 HGG
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 184,703 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PN58 HGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 184,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PN58 HGG Mileage History
- 24/02/2024171,851 mi
- 25/03/2025178,595 mi+6,744 mi
- 28/03/2025178,599 mi+4 mi
- 11/03/2026184,702 mi+6,103 mi
- 11/03/2026184,703 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PN58 HGG 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 (PN58 HGG) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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