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AF58 XJA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 143,635 miles on the clock, averaging 7,955 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 AF58 XJA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
143,635
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,955

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,635 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,116
Average per year7,955
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF58 XJA 30k59k87k115k144k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,635 miles
Since last MOT+2,116 miles
PASS
Mileage141,519 miles
Since last MOT+10,864 miles
PASS
Mileage130,655 miles
Since last MOT+14,089 miles
PASS
Mileage116,566 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,480 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,417 miles
Since last MOT+11,483 miles
PASS
Mileage104,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,934 miles
Since last MOT+11,434 miles
PASS
Mileage93,500 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,478 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage85,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,122 miles
PASS
Mileage83,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,583 miles
PASS
Mileage77,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
PASS
Mileage72,046 miles
Since last MOT+7,440 miles
PASS
Mileage64,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,606 miles
Since last MOT+10,458 miles
PASS
Mileage54,148 miles
Since last MOT+7,220 miles
PASS
Mileage46,928 miles
Since last MOT+9,406 miles
PASS
Mileage37,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,522 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage30,276 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

RegistrationAF58 XJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About AF58 XJA

What car is AF58 XJA?

AF58 XJA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AF58 XJA?

The last recorded mileage for AF58 XJA was 143,635 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF58 XJA passed its MOT?

AF58 XJA has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2025.

Is AF58 XJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF58 XJA 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 AF58 XJA?

AF58 XJA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.