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AK58 OBV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 98,855 miles on the clock, averaging 4,460 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 AK58 OBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,855
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,460

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,855 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,978
Average per year4,460
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK58 OBV 36k52k68k83k99k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,855 miles
Since last MOT+1,978 miles
PASS
Mileage96,877 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,875 miles
Since last MOT+1,707 miles
PASS
Mileage95,168 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,167 miles
Since last MOT+1,168 miles
PASS
Mileage93,999 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,998 miles
Since last MOT+1,580 miles
PASS
Mileage92,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,895 miles
PASS
Mileage90,523 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,847 miles
PASS
Mileage85,638 miles
Since last MOT+2,305 miles
PASS
Mileage83,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,333 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage78,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,123 miles
Since last MOT+7,047 miles
PASS
Mileage71,076 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,057 miles
Since last MOT+7,706 miles
PASS
Mileage63,351 miles
Since last MOT+10,750 miles
PASS
Mileage52,601 miles
Since last MOT+16,260 miles
PASS
Mileage36,341 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 OBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About AK58 OBV

What car is AK58 OBV?

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

What is the mileage of AK58 OBV?

The last recorded mileage for AK58 OBV was 98,855 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK58 OBV passed its MOT?

AK58 OBV has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2025.

Is AK58 OBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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