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AB08 HKZ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 124,652 miles on the clock, averaging 6,199 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 AB08 HKZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,652
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,199

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,652 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,187
Average per year6,199
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 HKZ 31k54k78k101k125k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,652 miles
Since last MOT+7,187 miles
PASS
Mileage117,465 miles
Since last MOT+7,455 miles
PASS
Mileage110,010 miles
Since last MOT+1,669 miles
PASS
Mileage108,341 miles
Since last MOT+1,921 miles
PASS
Mileage106,420 miles
Since last MOT+2,244 miles
PASS
Mileage104,176 miles
Since last MOT+2,291 miles
PASS
Mileage101,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,226 miles
PASS
Mileage97,659 miles
Since last MOT+6,493 miles
PASS
Mileage91,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,405 miles
PASS
Mileage83,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,761 miles
Since last MOT+9,028 miles
PASS
Mileage74,733 miles
Since last MOT+8,093 miles
PASS
Mileage66,640 miles
Since last MOT+2,612 miles
PASS
Mileage64,028 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,027 miles
Since last MOT+9,309 miles
PASS
Mileage54,718 miles
Since last MOT+10,828 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,890 miles
Since last MOT+13,116 miles
PASS
Mileage30,774 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

RegistrationAB08 HKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAB — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AB08 HKZ

What car is AB08 HKZ?

AB08 HKZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AB08 HKZ?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 HKZ was 124,652 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 HKZ passed its MOT?

AB08 HKZ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2026.

Is AB08 HKZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AB08 HKZ 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 AB08 HKZ?

AB08 HKZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.