2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SL58 ENC
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 96,067 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL58 ENC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2024
- 96,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL58 ENC 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 ENC) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Coil spring missing and directional control affected Coil Spring Broken, Could Come Out At Any Time (5.3.1”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO-0.74 HC-515 , Aborted CAT test. (8.2.1.2 (”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SL58 ENC Mileage History
- 25/05/202279,056 mi
- 31/05/202279,058 mi+2 mi
- 28/06/202389,213 mi+10,155 mi
- 03/07/202389,215 mi+2 mi
- 20/05/202496,067 mi+6,852 mi
Average of roughly 8,559 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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