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AK58 WHX

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 135,016 miles on the clock, averaging 7,378 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 WHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,378

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,386
Average per year7,378
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK58 WHX 58k77k96k116k135k '11'22'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,386 miles
PASS
Mileage131,630 miles
Since last MOT+5,938 miles
PASS
Mileage125,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,692 miles
Since last MOT+6,034 miles
PASS
Mileage119,658 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,625 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage115,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,446 miles
PASS
Mileage111,591 miles
Since last MOT+4,723 miles
PASS
Mileage106,868 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,990 miles
Since last MOT+11,972 miles
PASS
Mileage88,018 miles
Since last MOT+12,692 miles
PASS
Mileage75,326 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,324 miles
Since last MOT+17,773 miles
PASS
Mileage57,551 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 WHX
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 WHX

What car is AK58 WHX?

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

What is the mileage of AK58 WHX?

The last recorded mileage for AK58 WHX was 135,016 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK58 WHX passed its MOT?

AK58 WHX has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2022.

Is AK58 WHX ULEZ compliant?

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

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