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AF58 XLG

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 146,288 miles on the clock, averaging 11,722 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 AF58 XLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,288
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,722

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 reading146,288 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,375
Average per year11,722
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF58 XLG 41k67k94k120k146k '11'20'15

Check AF58 XLG

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage140,913 miles
Since last MOT+7,994 miles
PASS
Mileage132,919 miles
Since last MOT+11,851 miles
PASS
Mileage121,068 miles
Since last MOT+13,603 miles
PASS
Mileage107,465 miles
Since last MOT+14,346 miles
PASS
Mileage93,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,119 miles
Since last MOT+13,119 miles
PASS
Mileage80,000 miles
Since last MOT+12,129 miles
PASS
Mileage67,871 miles
Since last MOT+12,458 miles
PASS
Mileage55,413 miles
Since last MOT+14,287 miles
PASS
Mileage41,126 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 XLG
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 XLG

What car is AF58 XLG?

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

What is the mileage of AF58 XLG?

The last recorded mileage for AF58 XLG was 146,288 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF58 XLG passed its MOT?

AF58 XLG has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Sep 2020.

Is AF58 XLG ULEZ compliant?

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

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