2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AM58 KTC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 135,066 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,066 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AM58 KTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2024
- 135,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM58 KTC 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 (AM58 KTC) between January 2023 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 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 (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AM58 KTC Mileage History
- 16/01/2023106,735 mi
- 13/10/2023117,563 mi+10,828 mi
- 13/10/2023117,576 mi+13 mi
- 30/10/2024135,066 mi+17,490 mi
- 04/11/2024135,066 mi
Average of roughly 15,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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