Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 178,358 miles on the clock, averaging 8,609 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 AB08 JNN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 178,358 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,485 |
| Average per year | 8,609 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AB08 JNN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AB — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About AB08 JNN
What car is AB08 JNN?
AB08 JNN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.
What is the mileage of AB08 JNN?
The last recorded mileage for AB08 JNN was 178,358 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AB08 JNN passed its MOT?
AB08 JNN has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Feb 2026.
Is AB08 JNN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AB08 JNN 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 JNN?
AB08 JNN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.