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AK58 DKN

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 61,046 miles on the clock, averaging 11,467 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 AK58 DKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,046
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
11,467

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 reading61,046 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,859
Average per year11,467
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK58 DKN 28k36k45k53k61k '11'14'13

Check AK58 DKN

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,046 miles
Since last MOT+6,859 miles
PASS
Mileage54,187 miles
Since last MOT+3,066 miles
PASS
Mileage51,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,121 miles
Since last MOT+11,568 miles
PASS
Mileage39,553 miles
Since last MOT+11,344 miles
PASS
Mileage28,209 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

RegistrationAK58 DKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About AK58 DKN

What car is AK58 DKN?

AK58 DKN is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AK58 DKN?

The last recorded mileage for AK58 DKN was 61,046 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK58 DKN passed its MOT?

AK58 DKN has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Jun 2014.

Is AK58 DKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK58 DKN 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 AK58 DKN?

AK58 DKN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.