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AV58 HZL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, 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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 121,456 miles on the clock, averaging 11,850 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 AV58 HZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
11,850

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,456 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,991
Average per year11,850
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AV58 HZL 84k93k103k112k121k '11'14'12

Check AV58 HZL

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,456 miles
Since last MOT+9,991 miles
PASS
Mileage111,465 miles
Since last MOT+12,760 miles
PASS
Mileage98,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,705 miles
Since last MOT+14,970 miles
PASS
Mileage83,735 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

RegistrationAV58 HZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About AV58 HZL

What car is AV58 HZL?

AV58 HZL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AV58 HZL?

The last recorded mileage for AV58 HZL was 121,456 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV58 HZL passed its MOT?

AV58 HZL has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Nov 2014.

Is AV58 HZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV58 HZL 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 AV58 HZL?

AV58 HZL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.