2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WN58 GJJ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 174,335 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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WN58 GJJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 174,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN58 GJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (WN58 GJJ) between July 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
WN58 GJJ Mileage History
- 11/07/201124,658 mi
- 27/06/201251,684 mi+27,026 mi
- 05/07/201360,145 mi+8,461 mi
- 29/10/201469,211 mi+9,066 mi
- 28/10/201575,725 mi+6,514 mi
- 28/10/201575,725 mi
- 24/10/201685,211 mi+9,486 mi
- 13/10/201795,905 mi+10,694 mi
- 13/10/201795,905 mi
- 23/10/2018102,449 mi+6,544 mi
- 01/10/2019113,671 mi+11,222 mi
- 14/10/2020122,666 mi+8,995 mi
- 19/10/2021131,923 mi+9,257 mi
- 20/10/2021131,923 mi
- 24/10/2022139,106 mi+7,183 mi
- 31/10/2022139,331 mi+225 mi
- 01/11/2023146,924 mi+7,593 mi
- 07/11/2023146,924 mi
- 22/11/2024158,541 mi+11,617 mi
- 22/11/2024158,541 mi
- 18/11/2025174,333 mi+15,792 mi
- 19/11/2025174,335 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,423 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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