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AK58 WMJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 157,095 miles on the clock, averaging 7,372 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 WMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,095
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,372

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading157,095 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,780
Average per year7,372
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK58 WMJ 60k84k108k133k157k '11'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,095 miles
Since last MOT+1,780 miles
PASS
Mileage155,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,315 miles
Since last MOT+9,419 miles
PASS
Mileage145,896 miles
Since last MOT+11,496 miles
PASS
Mileage134,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,100 miles
PASS
Mileage133,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage126,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,609 miles
PASS
Mileage119,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,093 miles
Since last MOT+8,177 miles
PASS
Mileage110,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,916 miles
Since last MOT+10,755 miles
PASS
Mileage100,161 miles
Since last MOT+6,392 miles
PASS
Mileage93,769 miles
Since last MOT+9,869 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,900 miles
Since last MOT+2,290 miles
PASS
Mileage81,610 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,601 miles
Since last MOT+21,925 miles
PASS
Mileage59,676 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 WMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About AK58 WMJ

What car is AK58 WMJ?

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

What is the mileage of AK58 WMJ?

The last recorded mileage for AK58 WMJ was 157,095 miles, recorded on 24 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK58 WMJ passed its MOT?

AK58 WMJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Dec 2024.

Is AK58 WMJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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