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AA08 KXO

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 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 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 166,181 miles on the clock, averaging 8,671 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 AA08 KXO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,181
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,671

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,181 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,671
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AA08 KXO 38k70k102k134k166k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,181 miles
Since last MOT+8,172 miles
PASS
Mileage158,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,690 miles
PASS
Mileage154,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage146,561 miles
Since last MOT+6,954 miles
PASS
Mileage139,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage134,262 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage127,906 miles
Since last MOT+31,822 miles
PASS
Mileage96,084 miles
Since last MOT+10,914 miles
PASS
Mileage85,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,170 miles
Since last MOT+7,181 miles
PASS
Mileage77,989 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,988 miles
Since last MOT+6,765 miles
PASS
Mileage71,223 miles
Since last MOT+6,671 miles
PASS
Mileage64,552 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
Mileage57,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,918 miles
PASS
Mileage50,498 miles
Since last MOT+6,159 miles
PASS
Mileage44,339 miles
Since last MOT+6,186 miles
PASS
Mileage38,153 miles
Since last MOT+213 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,940 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

RegistrationAA08 KXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAA — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AA08 KXO

What car is AA08 KXO?

AA08 KXO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AA08 KXO?

The last recorded mileage for AA08 KXO was 166,181 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AA08 KXO passed its MOT?

AA08 KXO has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2026.

Is AA08 KXO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AA08 KXO 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 AA08 KXO?

AA08 KXO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.