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YR58 UAJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 12 (54% pass rate). It has 248,414 miles on the clock, averaging 14,566 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 YR58 UAJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
248,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2012
54%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
14,566

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading248,414 miles
Reading date
Miles last year839
Average per year14,566
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR58 UAJ 43k94k146k197k248k '12'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage248,414 miles
Since last MOT+839 miles
FAIL
Mileage247,575 miles
Since last MOT+17,488 miles
PASS
Mileage230,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage230,087 miles
Since last MOT+24,097 miles
PASS
Mileage205,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,990 miles
Since last MOT+22,600 miles
PASS
Mileage183,390 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,388 miles
Since last MOT+23,713 miles
PASS
Mileage159,675 miles
Since last MOT+19,340 miles
PASS
Mileage140,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,335 miles
Since last MOT+15,818 miles
PASS
Mileage124,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,993 miles
PASS
Mileage117,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,524 miles
PASS
Mileage175,620 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,599 miles
Since last MOT+75,893 miles
PASS
Mileage99,706 miles
Since last MOT+630 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,076 miles
Since last MOT+526 miles
PASS
Mileage98,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,550 miles
Since last MOT+17,163 miles
PASS
Mileage81,387 miles
Since last MOT+13,780 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,607 miles
Since last MOT+12,758 miles
PASS
Mileage54,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,849 miles
Since last MOT+11,973 miles
PASS
Mileage42,876 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

RegistrationYR58 UAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About YR58 UAJ

What car is YR58 UAJ?

YR58 UAJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YR58 UAJ?

The last recorded mileage for YR58 UAJ was 248,414 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR58 UAJ passed its MOT?

YR58 UAJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (14 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2026.

Is YR58 UAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR58 UAJ 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 YR58 UAJ?

YR58 UAJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.