2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YC58 JPU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 85,149 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YC58 JPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 85,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YC58 JPU Mileage History
- 28/10/202172,645 mi
- 16/05/202474,791 mi+2,146 mi
- 13/05/202581,827 mi+7,036 mi
- 13/05/202581,827 mi
- 06/05/202685,149 mi+3,322 mi
Average of roughly 2,766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC58 JPU 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 (YC58 JPU) between October 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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.
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