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AK58 WJD

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 114,624 miles on the clock, averaging 7,891 miles per year, around 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 WJD

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,624
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,891

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,624 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-1,366
Average per year7,891
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK58 WJD 42k60k78k96k115k '11'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,624 miles
PASS
Mileage115,990 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,593 miles
PASS
Mileage109,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,386 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
PASS
Mileage101,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,036 miles
Since last MOT+13,619 miles
PASS
Mileage87,417 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,416 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,195 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage84,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,196 miles
Since last MOT+9,713 miles
PASS
Mileage74,483 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,482 miles
Since last MOT+12,068 miles
PASS
Mileage62,414 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,176 miles
Since last MOT+10,765 miles
PASS
Mileage51,411 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage42,050 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 WJD
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 WJD

What car is AK58 WJD?

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

What is the mileage of AK58 WJD?

The last recorded mileage for AK58 WJD was 114,624 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK58 WJD passed its MOT?

AK58 WJD has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2020.

Is AK58 WJD ULEZ compliant?

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

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