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WF58 YYX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 117,970 miles on the clock, averaging 6,674 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 WF58 YYX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,674

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 reading117,970 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,817
Average per year6,674
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF58 YYX 24k48k71k95k118k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,970 miles
Since last MOT+2,817 miles
PASS
Mileage115,153 miles
Since last MOT+3,230 miles
PASS
Mileage111,923 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage106,439 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,664 miles
PASS
Mileage101,757 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,777 miles
PASS
Mileage97,977 miles
Since last MOT+4,448 miles
PASS
Mileage93,529 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,520 miles
Since last MOT+8,078 miles
PASS
Mileage85,442 miles
Since last MOT+6,399 miles
PASS
Mileage79,043 miles
Since last MOT+11,886 miles
PASS
Mileage67,157 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,152 miles
Since last MOT+7,447 miles
PASS
Mileage59,705 miles
Since last MOT+9,982 miles
PASS
Mileage49,723 miles
Since last MOT+8,707 miles
PASS
Mileage41,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,931 miles
PASS
Mileage34,085 miles
Since last MOT+9,795 miles
PASS
Mileage24,290 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

RegistrationWF58 YYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About WF58 YYX

What car is WF58 YYX?

WF58 YYX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2008.

What is the mileage of WF58 YYX?

The last recorded mileage for WF58 YYX was 117,970 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF58 YYX passed its MOT?

WF58 YYX has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2025.

Is WF58 YYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF58 YYX 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 WF58 YYX?

WF58 YYX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.