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AK58 WHL

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 129,288 miles on the clock, averaging 10,355 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 WHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,288
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,355

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 reading129,288 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,125
Average per year10,355
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK58 WHL 36k59k83k106k129k '11'20'16

Check AK58 WHL

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,288 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage122,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,163 miles
Since last MOT+10,293 miles
PASS
Mileage111,870 miles
Since last MOT+9,871 miles
PASS
Mileage101,999 miles
Since last MOT+9,429 miles
PASS
Mileage92,570 miles
Since last MOT+11,659 miles
PASS
Mileage80,911 miles
Since last MOT+10,851 miles
PASS
Mileage70,060 miles
Since last MOT+12,067 miles
PASS
Mileage57,993 miles
Since last MOT+10,801 miles
PASS
Mileage47,192 miles
Since last MOT+10,974 miles
PASS
Mileage36,218 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 WHL
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 WHL

What car is AK58 WHL?

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

What is the mileage of AK58 WHL?

The last recorded mileage for AK58 WHL was 129,288 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK58 WHL passed its MOT?

AK58 WHL has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Nov 2020.

Is AK58 WHL ULEZ compliant?

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

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