2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SM58 DHE
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 155,409 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,409 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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SM58 DHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 14/05/2026
- 155,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM58 DHE 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 (SM58 DHE) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (”; “Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ”.
SM58 DHE Mileage History
- 04/04/2023140,885 mi
- 04/04/2023140,885 mi
- 04/06/2024145,432 mi+4,547 mi
- 28/05/2025151,066 mi+5,634 mi
- 14/05/2026155,409 mi+4,343 mi
Average of roughly 4,669 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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