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AK58 FFY

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 198,156 miles on the clock, averaging 14,322 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 FFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,156
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
14,322

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,156 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,838
Average per year14,322
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK58 FFY 39k79k119k158k198k '11'22'18

Check AK58 FFY

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,156 miles
Since last MOT+16,838 miles
PASS
Mileage181,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,318 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage170,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,615 miles
Since last MOT+9,590 miles
PASS
Mileage161,025 miles
Since last MOT+17,539 miles
PASS
Mileage143,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,486 miles
Since last MOT+18,014 miles
PASS
Mileage125,472 miles
Since last MOT+18,687 miles
PASS
Mileage106,785 miles
Since last MOT+16,812 miles
PASS
Mileage89,973 miles
Since last MOT+14,596 miles
PASS
Mileage75,377 miles
Since last MOT+13,054 miles
PASS
Mileage62,323 miles
Since last MOT+13,443 miles
PASS
Mileage48,880 miles
Since last MOT+9,885 miles
PASS
Mileage38,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,995 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 FFY
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 FFY

What car is AK58 FFY?

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

What is the mileage of AK58 FFY?

The last recorded mileage for AK58 FFY was 198,156 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK58 FFY passed its MOT?

AK58 FFY has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2022.

Is AK58 FFY ULEZ compliant?

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

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