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PJ58 YAD

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 118,070 miles on the clock, averaging 7,282 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 PJ58 YAD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,070
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,282

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,070 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,066
Average per year7,282
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ58 YAD 15k41k67k92k118k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,070 miles
Since last MOT+15,066 miles
PASS
Mileage103,004 miles
Since last MOT+1,963 miles
PASS
Mileage101,041 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage98,086 miles
Since last MOT+7,454 miles
PASS
Mileage90,632 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
PASS
Mileage84,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,664 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage79,435 miles
Since last MOT+10,287 miles
PASS
Mileage69,148 miles
Since last MOT+10,536 miles
PASS
Mileage58,612 miles
Since last MOT+7,903 miles
PASS
Mileage50,709 miles
Since last MOT+6,399 miles
PASS
Mileage44,310 miles
Since last MOT+7,769 miles
PASS
Mileage36,541 miles
Since last MOT+7,795 miles
PASS
Mileage28,746 miles
Since last MOT+7,036 miles
PASS
Mileage21,710 miles
Since last MOT+6,376 miles
PASS
Mileage15,334 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

RegistrationPJ58 YAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About PJ58 YAD

What car is PJ58 YAD?

PJ58 YAD is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PJ58 YAD?

The last recorded mileage for PJ58 YAD was 118,070 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ58 YAD passed its MOT?

PJ58 YAD has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Dec 2025.

Is PJ58 YAD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ58 YAD 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 PJ58 YAD?

PJ58 YAD is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.