2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DY58 UTX
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 115,255 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DY58 UTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2023
- 115,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
DY58 UTX Mileage History
- 13/10/202182,946 mi
- 24/11/202295,155 mi+12,209 mi
- 25/11/202295,159 mi+4 mi
- 21/11/2023115,255 mi+20,096 mi
- 22/11/2023115,255 mi
Average of roughly 15,327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DY58 UTX 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 (DY58 UTX) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2023 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (DY58 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as DY58UTX.
AUDI
A3
VOLKSWAGEN
FOX
VOLKSWAGEN
FOX
VOLKSWAGEN
TOURAN
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
FOX
VOLKSWAGEN
FOX
VOLKSWAGEN
FOX
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
TOURAN
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
SUZUKI
SX4
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.