2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KN58 NHM
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 161,519 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,519 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.
KN58 NHM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2023
- 161,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN58 NHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (KN58 NHM) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.
KN58 NHM Mileage History
- 10/06/2022149,283 mi
- 15/06/2022149,284 mi+1 mi
- 12/06/2023161,391 mi+12,107 mi
- 26/06/2023161,519 mi+128 mi
Average of roughly 11,738 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (KN58 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as KN58NHM.
TOYOTA
COROLLA
TOYOTA
AVENSIS
TOYOTA
RAV4
TOYOTA
YARIS
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
HONDA
JAZZ
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
JAZZ
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
JAZZ
HONDA
JAZZ
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.