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AV58 BHJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 195,172 miles on the clock, averaging 13,009 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for AV58 BHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,172
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
13,009

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading195,172 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,396
Average per year13,009
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV58 BHJ 25k68k110k153k195k '11'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,172 miles
Since last MOT+17,396 miles
PASS
Mileage177,776 miles
Since last MOT+15,575 miles
PASS
Mileage162,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,201 miles
Since last MOT+12,236 miles
PASS
Mileage149,965 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage142,604 miles
Since last MOT+9,705 miles
PASS
Mileage132,899 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,892 miles
Since last MOT+9,613 miles
PASS
Mileage123,279 miles
Since last MOT+9,216 miles
PASS
Mileage114,063 miles
Since last MOT+7,466 miles
PASS
Mileage106,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,597 miles
Since last MOT+13,179 miles
PASS
Mileage93,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,418 miles
Since last MOT+18,426 miles
PASS
Mileage74,992 miles
Since last MOT+11,400 miles
PASS
Mileage63,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,592 miles
Since last MOT+35,360 miles
PASS
Mileage28,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,976 miles
PASS
Mileage25,256 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 BHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About AV58 BHJ

What car is AV58 BHJ?

AV58 BHJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AV58 BHJ?

The last recorded mileage for AV58 BHJ was 195,172 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV58 BHJ passed its MOT?

AV58 BHJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2024.

Is AV58 BHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV58 BHJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AV58 BHJ?

AV58 BHJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.