2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YK58 GOP
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 161,240 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,240 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.
YK58 GOP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 28/10/2025
- 161,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YK58 GOP Mileage History
- 01/11/2022141,430 mi
- 26/10/2023153,207 mi+11,777 mi
- 26/10/2023153,207 mi
- 04/11/2024156,425 mi+3,218 mi
- 28/10/2025161,240 mi+4,815 mi
Average of roughly 6,627 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YK58 GOP 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 (YK58 GOP) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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