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GF58 BUA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 100,435 miles on the clock, averaging 7,134 miles per year, below 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 GF58 BUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,435
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,134

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,435 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,134
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF58 BUA 30k47k65k83k100k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,435 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,433 miles
Since last MOT+5,376 miles
PASS
Mileage95,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,057 miles
Since last MOT+5,885 miles
PASS
Mileage89,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,172 miles
Since last MOT+7,121 miles
PASS
Mileage82,051 miles
Since last MOT+5,102 miles
PASS
Mileage76,949 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,851 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
Mileage70,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,862 miles
Since last MOT+5,805 miles
PASS
Mileage65,057 miles
Since last MOT+6,980 miles
PASS
Mileage58,077 miles
Since last MOT+8,376 miles
PASS
Mileage49,701 miles
Since last MOT+11,775 miles
PASS
Mileage37,926 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,608 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

RegistrationGF58 BUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About GF58 BUA

What car is GF58 BUA?

GF58 BUA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GF58 BUA?

The last recorded mileage for GF58 BUA was 100,435 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF58 BUA passed its MOT?

GF58 BUA has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2021.

Is GF58 BUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF58 BUA 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 GF58 BUA?

GF58 BUA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.