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AF58 YWJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 232,967 miles on the clock, averaging 13,538 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 YWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
232,967
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
13,538

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 reading232,967 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,411
Average per year13,538
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF58 YWJ 60k103k146k190k233k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage232,967 miles
Since last MOT+22,411 miles
PASS
Mileage210,556 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage210,550 miles
Since last MOT+19,512 miles
PASS
Mileage191,038 miles
Since last MOT+10,275 miles
PASS
Mileage180,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,763 miles
Since last MOT+8,535 miles
PASS
Mileage172,228 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,141 miles
Since last MOT+10,796 miles
PASS
Mileage161,345 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,278 miles
Since last MOT+10,346 miles
PASS
Mileage150,932 miles
Since last MOT+10,594 miles
PASS
Mileage140,338 miles
Since last MOT+310 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,028 miles
Since last MOT+12,212 miles
PASS
Mileage127,816 miles
Since last MOT+12,274 miles
PASS
Mileage115,542 miles
Since last MOT+19,427 miles
PASS
Mileage96,115 miles
Since last MOT+271 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,844 miles
Since last MOT+22,015 miles
PASS
Mileage73,829 miles
Since last MOT+9,064 miles
PASS
Mileage64,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
Mileage59,650 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 YWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About AF58 YWJ

What car is AF58 YWJ?

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

What is the mileage of AF58 YWJ?

The last recorded mileage for AF58 YWJ was 232,967 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF58 YWJ passed its MOT?

AF58 YWJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2024.

Is AF58 YWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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