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AK58 MHJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 100,823 miles on the clock, averaging 15,296 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 MHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,823
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
15,296

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 reading100,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,590
Average per year15,296
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK58 MHJ 36k52k68k85k101k '11'15'13

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,823 miles
Since last MOT+15,590 miles
PASS
Mileage85,233 miles
Since last MOT+17,763 miles
PASS
Mileage67,470 miles
Since last MOT+18,136 miles
PASS
Mileage49,334 miles
Since last MOT+13,266 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,068 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 MHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About AK58 MHJ

What car is AK58 MHJ?

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

What is the mileage of AK58 MHJ?

The last recorded mileage for AK58 MHJ was 100,823 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK58 MHJ passed its MOT?

AK58 MHJ has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Nov 2015.

Is AK58 MHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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