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AB08 JVO

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 63,403 miles on the clock, averaging 7,318 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 JVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,403
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2011
100%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
7,318

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading63,403 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,828
Average per year7,318
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 JVO 21k32k42k53k63k '11'17'14

Check AB08 JVO

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,403 miles
Since last MOT+11,828 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,782 miles
PASS
Mileage40,793 miles
Since last MOT+7,894 miles
PASS
Mileage32,899 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
PASS
Mileage26,388 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage24,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,097 miles
PASS
Mileage21,487 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 JVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAB — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AB08 JVO

What car is AB08 JVO?

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

What is the mileage of AB08 JVO?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 JVO was 63,403 miles, recorded on 2 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 JVO passed its MOT?

AB08 JVO has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2017.

Is AB08 JVO ULEZ compliant?

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

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