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AB08 PZE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 141,796 miles on the clock, averaging 8,215 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 PZE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
141,796
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,215

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,796 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,215
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 PZE 22k52k82k112k142k '11'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,796 miles
Since last MOT+17,831 miles
PASS
Mileage123,965 miles
Since last MOT+15,770 miles
PASS
Mileage108,195 miles
Since last MOT+8,220 miles
PASS
Mileage99,975 miles
Since last MOT+5,464 miles
PASS
Mileage94,511 miles
Since last MOT+3,486 miles
PASS
Mileage91,025 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage84,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,167 miles
PASS
Mileage77,815 miles
Since last MOT+7,865 miles
PASS
Mileage69,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,950 miles
Since last MOT+7,294 miles
PASS
Mileage62,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,656 miles
Since last MOT+6,070 miles
PASS
Mileage56,586 miles
Since last MOT+8,025 miles
PASS
Mileage48,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,730 miles
PASS
Mileage40,831 miles
Since last MOT+12,949 miles
PASS
Mileage27,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage22,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,114 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 PZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAB — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AB08 PZE

What car is AB08 PZE?

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

What is the mileage of AB08 PZE?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 PZE was 141,796 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 PZE passed its MOT?

AB08 PZE has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2025.

Is AB08 PZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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