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VK58 KXV

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,883 mi
Last recorded139,883 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 KXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 139,883 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 139,872 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 125,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 12 Apr 2021 121,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 114,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,247 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,052 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,801 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 90,547 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 86,715 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 82,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,270 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 69,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre out of shape

rear discs badly corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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VK58 KXV is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 85,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK58 KXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK58 KXV registered?

VK58 KXV is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is VK58 KXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK58 KXV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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