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AA08 PPV

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 152,432 miles on the clock, averaging 8,116 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 PPV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
152,432
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,116

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,432 miles
Reading date
Miles last year64
Average per year8,116
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AA08 PPV 31k62k92k122k152k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,432 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,368 miles
Since last MOT+12,396 miles
PASS
Mileage139,972 miles
Since last MOT+12,989 miles
PASS
Mileage126,983 miles
Since last MOT+10,760 miles
PASS
Mileage116,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,312 miles
PASS
Mileage110,911 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,910 miles
Since last MOT+9,750 miles
PASS
Mileage101,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,160 miles
Since last MOT+3,653 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,507 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage90,336 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,333 miles
Since last MOT+10,359 miles
PASS
Mileage79,974 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,907 miles
Since last MOT+18,767 miles
PASS
Mileage61,140 miles
Since last MOT+3,276 miles
PASS
Mileage57,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,864 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage51,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,825 miles
PASS
Mileage47,569 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage41,967 miles
Since last MOT+5,816 miles
PASS
Mileage36,151 miles
Since last MOT+4,758 miles
PASS
Mileage31,393 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,392 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 PPV
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 PPV

What car is AA08 PPV?

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

What is the mileage of AA08 PPV?

The last recorded mileage for AA08 PPV was 152,432 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AA08 PPV passed its MOT?

AA08 PPV has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2026.

Is AA08 PPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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