2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BN58 RGU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 155,041 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BN58 RGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 155,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BN58 RGU Mileage History
- 04/10/2023138,130 mi
- 04/10/2023138,130 mi
- 06/09/2024146,819 mi+8,689 mi
- 19/09/2025155,041 mi+8,222 mi
- 19/09/2025155,041 mi
Average of roughly 8,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN58 RGU 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 (BN58 RGU) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 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 (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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