2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BJ58 SWZ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27/10/2008. Recorded mileage 221,982 miles. MOT valid until 14/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
BJ58 SWZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 221,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BJ58 SWZ Mileage History
- 14/10/2011101,136 mi
- 14/10/2011101,136 mi
- 08/10/2012110,399 mi+9,263 mi
- 12/10/2013118,025 mi+7,626 mi
- 07/10/2014123,854 mi+5,829 mi
- 07/10/2014123,854 mi
- 10/10/2015127,878 mi+4,024 mi
- 04/10/2016134,161 mi+6,283 mi
- 23/10/2017142,364 mi+8,203 mi
- 24/10/2017142,378 mi+14 mi
- 23/10/2018147,661 mi+5,283 mi
- 28/10/2018147,679 mi+18 mi
- 10/10/2019154,049 mi+6,370 mi
- 15/10/2020160,564 mi+6,515 mi
- 07/01/2022175,031 mi+14,467 mi
- 28/12/2022189,575 mi+14,544 mi
- 06/01/2024202,782 mi+13,207 mi
- 15/01/2024203,130 mi+348 mi
- 31/12/2024212,060 mi+8,930 mi
- 07/01/2026221,982 mi+9,922 mi
Average of roughly 8,490 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
BJ58 SWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (BJ58 SWZ) between October 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 ”.
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