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AK58 XDA

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 116,849 miles on the clock, averaging 6,212 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 XDA

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,849
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,212

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 reading116,849 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,924
Average per year6,212
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK58 XDA 44k62k81k99k117k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,849 miles
Since last MOT+5,924 miles
PASS
Mileage110,925 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,922 miles
Since last MOT+5,910 miles
PASS
Mileage105,012 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage101,277 miles
Since last MOT+8,291 miles
PASS
Mileage92,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,541 miles
PASS
Mileage87,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,682 miles
PASS
Mileage81,763 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage74,062 miles
Since last MOT+3,644 miles
PASS
Mileage70,418 miles
Since last MOT+6,693 miles
PASS
Mileage63,725 miles
Since last MOT+8,342 miles
PASS
Mileage55,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage49,833 miles
Since last MOT+5,533 miles
PASS
Mileage44,300 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 XDA
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 XDA

What car is AK58 XDA?

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

What is the mileage of AK58 XDA?

The last recorded mileage for AK58 XDA was 116,849 miles, recorded on 9 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK58 XDA passed its MOT?

AK58 XDA has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2023.

Is AK58 XDA ULEZ compliant?

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

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