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AK58 WWS

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 189,359 miles on the clock, averaging 11,345 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 WWS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
189,359
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,345

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,359 miles
Reading date
Miles last year49
Average per year11,345
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK58 WWS 28k68k108k149k189k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,359 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,310 miles
Since last MOT+14,381 miles
PASS
Mileage174,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,929 miles
Since last MOT+13,205 miles
PASS
Mileage161,724 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,720 miles
Since last MOT+14,764 miles
PASS
Mileage146,956 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,950 miles
Since last MOT+15,649 miles
PASS
Mileage131,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,301 miles
Since last MOT+16,258 miles
PASS
Mileage115,043 miles
Since last MOT+9,511 miles
PASS
Mileage105,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,532 miles
Since last MOT+13,598 miles
PASS
Mileage91,934 miles
Since last MOT+10,305 miles
PASS
Mileage81,629 miles
Since last MOT+8,134 miles
PASS
Mileage73,495 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,487 miles
Since last MOT+9,633 miles
PASS
Mileage63,854 miles
Since last MOT+9,265 miles
PASS
Mileage54,589 miles
Since last MOT+10,166 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,423 miles
Since last MOT+8,293 miles
PASS
Mileage36,130 miles
Since last MOT+8,560 miles
PASS
Mileage27,570 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 WWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About AK58 WWS

What car is AK58 WWS?

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

What is the mileage of AK58 WWS?

The last recorded mileage for AK58 WWS was 189,359 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK58 WWS passed its MOT?

AK58 WWS has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2025.

Is AK58 WWS ULEZ compliant?

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

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