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AA08 PJO

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 163,720 miles on the clock, averaging 8,129 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 PJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,720
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
8,129

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,720 miles
Reading date
Miles last year678
Average per year8,129
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AA08 PJO 50k78k107k135k164k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,720 miles
Since last MOT+678 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,042 miles
Since last MOT+1,720 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,321 miles
PASS
Mileage159,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,001 miles
Since last MOT+1,516 miles
PASS
Mileage157,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,485 miles
Since last MOT+1,767 miles
PASS
Mileage155,718 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage151,986 miles
Since last MOT+13,203 miles
PASS
Mileage138,783 miles
Since last MOT+11,689 miles
PASS
Mileage127,094 miles
Since last MOT+12,997 miles
PASS
Mileage114,097 miles
Since last MOT+8,108 miles
PASS
Mileage105,989 miles
Since last MOT+10,478 miles
PASS
Mileage95,511 miles
Since last MOT+12,884 miles
PASS
Mileage82,627 miles
Since last MOT+12,206 miles
PASS
Mileage70,421 miles
Since last MOT+7,309 miles
PASS
Mileage63,112 miles
Since last MOT+13,470 miles
PASS
Mileage49,642 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 PJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAA — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AA08 PJO

What car is AA08 PJO?

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

What is the mileage of AA08 PJO?

The last recorded mileage for AA08 PJO was 163,720 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AA08 PJO passed its MOT?

AA08 PJO has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2025.

Is AA08 PJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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