2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DG58 VMY
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 156,033 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DG58 VMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 156,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DG58 VMY Mileage History
- 20/04/2023141,197 mi
- 20/04/2023141,197 mi
- 25/04/2024156,621 mi+15,424 mi
- 03/06/2025154,666 mi-1,955 mi
- 30/05/2026156,033 mi+1,367 mi
Average of roughly 4,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DG58 VMY 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 (DG58 VMY) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 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 (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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