2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YH58 UTN
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 132,584 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH58 UTN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 132,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YH58 UTN Mileage History
- 03/01/201240,035 mi
- 02/01/201354,599 mi+14,564 mi
- 10/02/201469,826 mi+15,227 mi
- 09/02/201587,466 mi+17,640 mi
- 06/10/201690,093 mi+2,627 mi
- 30/09/201796,370 mi+6,277 mi
- 18/09/2018100,620 mi+4,250 mi
- 30/09/2019105,040 mi+4,420 mi
- 26/09/2020108,649 mi+3,609 mi
- 17/05/2022122,494 mi+13,845 mi
- 20/05/2022122,495 mi+1 mi
- 22/05/2023126,382 mi+3,887 mi
- 22/05/2023126,383 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/2024129,532 mi+3,149 mi
- 20/05/2024129,585 mi+53 mi
- 10/07/2025132,584 mi+2,999 mi
Average of roughly 6,847 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
YH58 UTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (YH58 UTN) between January 2012 and July 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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