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AB08 PZJ

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 129,993 miles on the clock, averaging 9,978 miles per year, above 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 PZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,993
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,978

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,993 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,049
Average per year9,978
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AB08 PZJ 35k59k82k106k130k '11'20'15

Check AB08 PZJ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,993 miles
Since last MOT+13,049 miles
PASS
Mileage116,944 miles
Since last MOT+9,140 miles
PASS
Mileage107,804 miles
Since last MOT+8,374 miles
PASS
Mileage99,430 miles
Since last MOT+11,602 miles
PASS
Mileage87,828 miles
Since last MOT+9,679 miles
PASS
Mileage78,149 miles
Since last MOT+11,704 miles
PASS
Mileage66,445 miles
Since last MOT+10,664 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,781 miles
Since last MOT+12,167 miles
PASS
Mileage43,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,934 miles
PASS
Mileage34,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,680 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 PZJ
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 PZJ

What car is AB08 PZJ?

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

What is the mileage of AB08 PZJ?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 PZJ was 129,993 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 PZJ passed its MOT?

AB08 PZJ has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2020.

Is AB08 PZJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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