2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SL58 JEO
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 156,600 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL58 JEO Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2026
- 156,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL58 JEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (SL58 JEO) between September 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SL58 JEO Mileage History
- 23/09/201145,300 mi
- 23/09/201145,300 mi
- 01/11/201146,603 mi+1,303 mi
- 26/10/201256,007 mi+9,404 mi
- 23/10/201365,596 mi+9,589 mi
- 23/10/201365,596 mi
- 11/11/201472,201 mi+6,605 mi
- 12/11/201472,201 mi
- 29/10/201580,516 mi+8,315 mi
- 27/10/201691,184 mi+10,668 mi
- 27/10/201691,184 mi
- 24/10/2017101,103 mi+9,919 mi
- 25/10/2017101,131 mi+28 mi
- 17/10/2018110,137 mi+9,006 mi
- 22/10/2019119,220 mi+9,083 mi
- 22/10/2019119,222 mi+2 mi
- 04/11/2020124,719 mi+5,497 mi
- 26/10/2021130,037 mi+5,318 mi
- 26/10/2021130,039 mi+2 mi
- 25/10/2022135,834 mi+5,795 mi
- 25/10/2022135,834 mi
- 31/10/2023141,440 mi+5,606 mi
- 05/11/2024146,419 mi+4,979 mi
- 04/11/2025151,755 mi+5,336 mi
- 07/11/2025151,818 mi+63 mi
- 22/10/2026107,640 mi-44,178 mi
- 29/10/2026156,600 mi+48,960 mi
Average of roughly 7,371 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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