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AK58 ZWE

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 161,925 miles on the clock, averaging 8,543 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 ZWE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
161,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,543

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,925 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,682
Average per year8,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK58 ZWE 38k69k100k131k162k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,682 miles
PASS
Mileage159,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,482 miles
PASS
Mileage151,761 miles
Since last MOT+10,548 miles
PASS
Mileage141,213 miles
Since last MOT+10,074 miles
PASS
Mileage131,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,139 miles
Since last MOT+5,743 miles
PASS
Mileage125,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage119,962 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,781 miles
Since last MOT+11,314 miles
PASS
Mileage108,467 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage101,538 miles
Since last MOT+7,346 miles
PASS
Mileage94,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,192 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage88,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,243 miles
Since last MOT+10,151 miles
PASS
Mileage78,092 miles
Since last MOT+11,293 miles
PASS
Mileage66,799 miles
Since last MOT+11,796 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,003 miles
Since last MOT+17,305 miles
PASS
Mileage37,698 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 ZWE
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 ZWE

What car is AK58 ZWE?

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

What is the mileage of AK58 ZWE?

The last recorded mileage for AK58 ZWE was 161,925 miles, recorded on 6 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK58 ZWE passed its MOT?

AK58 ZWE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2026.

Is AK58 ZWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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