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VN58 BYW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 118,777 miles on the clock, averaging 14,841 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 VN58 BYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,777
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
14,841

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,777 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,114
Average per year14,841
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VN58 BYW 45k64k82k100k119k '11'16'14

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,777 miles
Since last MOT+11,114 miles
PASS
Mileage107,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,663 miles
Since last MOT+14,954 miles
PASS
Mileage92,709 miles
Since last MOT+13,420 miles
PASS
Mileage79,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,289 miles
Since last MOT+14,488 miles
PASS
Mileage64,801 miles
Since last MOT+19,527 miles
PASS
Mileage45,274 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

RegistrationVN58 BYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVN — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About VN58 BYW

What car is VN58 BYW?

VN58 BYW is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2008.

What is the mileage of VN58 BYW?

The last recorded mileage for VN58 BYW was 118,777 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VN58 BYW passed its MOT?

VN58 BYW has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2016.

Is VN58 BYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VN58 BYW 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 VN58 BYW?

VN58 BYW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.