2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KN58 NJO
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 172,506 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Oct 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KN58 NJO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2020
- 172,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN58 NJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (KN58 NJO) between October 2011 and November 2020.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
KN58 NJO Mileage History
- 29/10/201131,750 mi
- 29/10/201249,675 mi+17,925 mi
- 22/10/201366,581 mi+16,906 mi
- 24/10/201483,043 mi+16,462 mi
- 13/10/201599,912 mi+16,869 mi
- 15/10/2016110,933 mi+11,021 mi
- 15/10/2016110,935 mi+2 mi
- 03/10/2017124,550 mi+13,615 mi
- 04/10/2017124,550 mi
- 15/10/2018150,548 mi+25,998 mi
- 16/10/2018150,555 mi+7 mi
- 11/10/2019167,139 mi+16,584 mi
- 09/11/2020172,504 mi+5,365 mi
- 14/11/2020172,506 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 15,560 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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