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AK58 WGA

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 122,066 miles on the clock, averaging 6,429 miles per year, 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 WGA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,066
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,429

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,066 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,529
Average per year6,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK58 WGA 31k54k77k99k122k '11'26'18

Check AK58 WGA

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,066 miles
Since last MOT+1,529 miles
PASS
Mileage120,537 miles
Since last MOT+2,229 miles
PASS
Mileage118,308 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage116,320 miles
Since last MOT+1,434 miles
PASS
Mileage114,886 miles
Since last MOT+961 miles
PASS
Mileage113,925 miles
Since last MOT+937 miles
PASS
Mileage112,988 miles
Since last MOT+1,091 miles
PASS
Mileage111,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,897 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage105,595 miles
Since last MOT+8,711 miles
PASS
Mileage96,884 miles
Since last MOT+13,925 miles
PASS
Mileage82,959 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,985 miles
Since last MOT+12,514 miles
PASS
Mileage70,471 miles
Since last MOT+10,140 miles
PASS
Mileage60,331 miles
Since last MOT+12,565 miles
PASS
Mileage47,766 miles
Since last MOT+16,750 miles
PASS
Mileage31,016 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 WGA
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 WGA

What car is AK58 WGA?

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

What is the mileage of AK58 WGA?

The last recorded mileage for AK58 WGA was 122,066 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK58 WGA passed its MOT?

AK58 WGA has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.

Is AK58 WGA ULEZ compliant?

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

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