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2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AM58 KKA

AM58 KKA

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 145,590 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2008 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 23 Sept 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
145,590 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23 Sept 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1896cc
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AM58 KKA Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
  • 145,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

AM58 KKA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Oct 2026, 13:53
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (AM58 KKA) between December 2011 and September 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 September 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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.

PASS
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ADVISORY

AM58 KKA Mileage History

  1. 06/12/201139,859 mi
  2. 08/12/201254,059 mi+14,200 mi
  3. 22/11/201367,938 mi+13,879 mi
  4. 22/09/201479,761 mi+11,823 mi
  5. 03/10/201585,172 mi+5,411 mi
  6. 03/10/201585,172 mi
  7. 05/12/201698,322 mi+13,150 mi
  8. 02/12/2017103,577 mi+5,255 mi
  9. 30/11/2018109,487 mi+5,910 mi
  10. 03/12/2019116,989 mi+7,502 mi
  11. 30/11/2020121,684 mi+4,695 mi
  12. 01/12/2021123,891 mi+2,207 mi
  13. 30/11/2022128,835 mi+4,944 mi
  14. 13/11/2023134,768 mi+5,933 mi
  15. 02/12/2024141,671 mi+6,903 mi
  16. 01/12/2025144,631 mi+2,960 mi
  17. 25/09/2026145,590 mi+959 mi

Average of roughly 7,142 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✓ No outstanding recalls
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