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AF58 XYV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 99,088 miles on the clock, averaging 4,781 miles per year, well below 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 XYV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
99,088
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2012
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,781

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,088 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,781
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF58 XYV 33k50k66k83k99k '12'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,088 miles
Since last MOT+2,704 miles
PASS
Mileage96,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,633 miles
PASS
Mileage93,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,751 miles
Since last MOT+2,279 miles
PASS
Mileage91,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,134 miles
PASS
Mileage89,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,338 miles
Since last MOT+2,079 miles
PASS
Mileage87,259 miles
Since last MOT+2,710 miles
PASS
Mileage84,549 miles
Since last MOT+401 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,148 miles
Since last MOT+5,251 miles
PASS
Mileage78,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,897 miles
Since last MOT+1,407 miles
PASS
Mileage77,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,490 miles
Since last MOT+4,699 miles
PASS
Mileage72,791 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,788 miles
Since last MOT+8,748 miles
PASS
Mileage64,040 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,003 miles
Since last MOT+14,594 miles
PASS
Mileage49,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,296 miles
PASS
Mileage41,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,113 miles
Since last MOT+7,968 miles
PASS
Mileage33,145 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 XYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About AF58 XYV

What car is AF58 XYV?

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

What is the mileage of AF58 XYV?

The last recorded mileage for AF58 XYV was 99,088 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF58 XYV passed its MOT?

AF58 XYV has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2026.

Is AF58 XYV ULEZ compliant?

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

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