2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · PJ58 DPU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 100,908 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ58 DPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2023
- 100,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ58 DPU 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 (PJ58 DPU) between September 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))”; “Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
PJ58 DPU Mileage History
- 28/09/202290,621 mi
- 28/09/202290,621 mi
- 24/10/2023100,591 mi+9,970 mi
- 27/10/2023100,591 mi
- 14/12/2023100,908 mi+317 mi
Average of roughly 8,498 miles per year across 5 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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