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VN58 SNJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 144,314 miles on the clock, averaging 8,158 miles per year, around 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 SNJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,314
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,158

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,314 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,641
Average per year8,158
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VN58 SNJ 29k57k86k115k144k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,314 miles
Since last MOT+14,641 miles
PASS
Mileage129,673 miles
Since last MOT+19,105 miles
PASS
Mileage110,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,668 miles
PASS
Mileage102,900 miles
PASS
Mileage161,963 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,936 miles
Since last MOT+63,735 miles
PASS
Mileage98,201 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,199 miles
Since last MOT+3,715 miles
PASS
Mileage94,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,152 miles
PASS
Mileage90,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,332 miles
Since last MOT+5,443 miles
PASS
Mileage84,889 miles
Since last MOT+6,489 miles
PASS
Mileage78,400 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage71,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,696 miles
PASS
Mileage63,295 miles
Since last MOT+10,208 miles
PASS
Mileage53,087 miles
Since last MOT+13,338 miles
PASS
Mileage39,749 miles
Since last MOT+11,201 miles
PASS
Mileage28,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,548 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 SNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVN — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About VN58 SNJ

What car is VN58 SNJ?

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

What is the mileage of VN58 SNJ?

The last recorded mileage for VN58 SNJ was 144,314 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VN58 SNJ passed its MOT?

VN58 SNJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.

Is VN58 SNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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