2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · ML58 YRU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 167,315 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML58 YRU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2024
- 167,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML58 YRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (ML58 YRU) between October 2011 and October 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
ML58 YRU Mileage History
- 10/10/201133,185 mi
- 10/10/201133,185 mi
- 28/11/201243,659 mi+10,474 mi
- 05/11/201352,848 mi+9,189 mi
- 30/10/201461,652 mi+8,804 mi
- 13/11/201570,749 mi+9,097 mi
- 14/11/201681,060 mi+10,311 mi
- 23/11/201792,866 mi+11,806 mi
- 21/11/2018104,810 mi+11,944 mi
- 20/11/2019115,008 mi+10,198 mi
- 11/09/2020120,065 mi+5,057 mi
- 18/08/2021124,235 mi+4,170 mi
- 06/09/2022134,151 mi+9,916 mi
- 10/10/2023153,676 mi+19,525 mi
- 12/10/2023155,683 mi+2,007 mi
- 14/10/2024167,119 mi+11,436 mi
- 21/10/2024167,315 mi+196 mi
Average of roughly 10,292 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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