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AK58 XDW

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 141,083 miles on the clock, averaging 7,921 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 XDW

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,083
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,921

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,083 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,513
Average per year7,921
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK58 XDW 33k60k87k114k141k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,083 miles
Since last MOT+9,513 miles
PASS
Mileage131,570 miles
Since last MOT+9,907 miles
PASS
Mileage121,663 miles
Since last MOT+13,349 miles
PASS
Mileage108,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,314 miles
Since last MOT+2,488 miles
PASS
Mileage105,826 miles
Since last MOT+2,705 miles
PASS
Mileage103,121 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,075 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage99,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,546 miles
Since last MOT+5,269 miles
PASS
Mileage94,277 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
PASS
Mileage89,748 miles
Since last MOT+10,685 miles
PASS
Mileage79,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,063 miles
Since last MOT+13,430 miles
PASS
Mileage65,633 miles
Since last MOT+11,139 miles
PASS
Mileage54,494 miles
Since last MOT+412 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,677 miles
PASS
Mileage43,405 miles
Since last MOT+10,022 miles
PASS
Mileage33,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,383 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 XDW
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 XDW

What car is AK58 XDW?

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

What is the mileage of AK58 XDW?

The last recorded mileage for AK58 XDW was 141,083 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK58 XDW passed its MOT?

AK58 XDW has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2025.

Is AK58 XDW ULEZ compliant?

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

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