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AB08 SJX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 120,641 miles on the clock, averaging 11,974 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 SJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2011
100%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
11,974

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading120,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,510
Average per year11,974
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AB08 SJX 71k84k96k108k121k '11'15'13

Check AB08 SJX

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,641 miles
Since last MOT+11,510 miles
PASS
Mileage109,131 miles
Since last MOT+11,510 miles
PASS
Mileage97,621 miles
Since last MOT+13,837 miles
PASS
Mileage83,784 miles
Since last MOT+12,537 miles
PASS
Mileage71,247 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 SJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAB — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AB08 SJX

What car is AB08 SJX?

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

What is the mileage of AB08 SJX?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 SJX was 120,641 miles, recorded on 28 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 SJX passed its MOT?

AB08 SJX has had 5 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (5 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2015.

Is AB08 SJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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