2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RJ58 MOU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 158,958 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,958 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.
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RJ58 MOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2022
- 158,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ58 MOU 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 (RJ58 MOU) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2022 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
RJ58 MOU Mileage History
- 10/12/2021131,061 mi
- 10/12/2021131,067 mi+6 mi
- 05/12/2022158,953 mi+27,886 mi
- 06/12/2022158,958 mi+5 mi
- 06/12/2022158,958 mi
Average of roughly 28,235 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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