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WN58 XAM

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, 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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 180,338 miles on the clock, averaging 24,427 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 WN58 XAM

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,338
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
24,427

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,338 miles
Reading date
Average per year24,427
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WN58 XAM 80k105k130k155k180k '11'15'14

Check WN58 XAM

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,338 miles
Since last MOT+24,370 miles
PASS
Mileage155,968 miles
Since last MOT+24,975 miles
PASS
Mileage130,993 miles
Since last MOT+22,074 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,919 miles
Since last MOT+28,639 miles
PASS
Mileage80,280 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

RegistrationWN58 XAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWN — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About WN58 XAM

What car is WN58 XAM?

WN58 XAM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WN58 XAM?

The last recorded mileage for WN58 XAM was 180,338 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WN58 XAM passed its MOT?

WN58 XAM has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2015.

Is WN58 XAM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WN58 XAM 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 WN58 XAM?

WN58 XAM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.