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AB08 JXO

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 107,033 miles on the clock, averaging 5,962 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 JXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,033
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,962

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 reading107,033 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,682
Average per year5,962
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 JXO 46k61k76k92k107k '11'21'15

Check AB08 JXO

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,033 miles
Since last MOT+1,682 miles
PASS
Mileage105,351 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage101,140 miles
Since last MOT+10,507 miles
PASS
Mileage90,633 miles
Since last MOT+8,602 miles
PASS
Mileage82,031 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,016 miles
Since last MOT+7,001 miles
PASS
Mileage75,015 miles
Since last MOT+6,370 miles
PASS
Mileage68,645 miles
Since last MOT+8,703 miles
PASS
Mileage59,942 miles
Since last MOT+14,163 miles
PASS
Mileage45,779 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 JXO
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 JXO

What car is AB08 JXO?

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

What is the mileage of AB08 JXO?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 JXO was 107,033 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 JXO passed its MOT?

AB08 JXO has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Aug 2021.

Is AB08 JXO ULEZ compliant?

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

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