2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · MJ58 YWC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 120,665 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ58 YWC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2025
- 120,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ58 YWC 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 (MJ58 YWC) between December 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2025 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: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
MJ58 YWC Mileage History
- 16/12/201115,191 mi
- 14/12/201218,843 mi+3,652 mi
- 14/12/201218,843 mi
- 06/12/201326,212 mi+7,369 mi
- 03/12/201432,116 mi+5,904 mi
- 10/12/201432,116 mi
- 23/12/201535,553 mi+3,437 mi
- 23/12/201535,553 mi
- 09/12/201640,204 mi+4,651 mi
- 15/12/201748,955 mi+8,751 mi
- 21/12/201853,382 mi+4,427 mi
- 26/11/201959,273 mi+5,891 mi
- 17/12/202068,265 mi+8,992 mi
- 18/12/202068,339 mi+74 mi
- 14/12/202177,150 mi+8,811 mi
- 16/12/202287,855 mi+10,705 mi
- 19/12/202399,685 mi+11,830 mi
- 06/11/2024109,393 mi+9,708 mi
- 12/12/2025120,665 mi+11,272 mi
- 13/12/2025120,665 mi
Average of roughly 7,538 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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