2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SL58 ELW
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12/11/2008. Recorded mileage 174,014 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
SL58 ELW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2025
- 174,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SL58 ELW Mileage History
- 20/01/2023158,850 mi
- 12/12/2023169,095 mi+10,245 mi
- 24/01/2024169,645 mi+550 mi
- 07/02/2025174,002 mi+4,357 mi
- 13/02/2025174,014 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 7,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL58 ELW 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 (SL58 ELW) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2025 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 (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 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: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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