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AB08 SKO

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 113,826 miles on the clock, averaging 5,779 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 SKO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,826
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,779

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,826 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year5,779
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 SKO 27k49k70k92k114k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,826 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,814 miles
Since last MOT+3,102 miles
PASS
Mileage110,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,296 miles
PASS
Mileage106,416 miles
Since last MOT+3,269 miles
PASS
Mileage103,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,198 miles
PASS
Mileage98,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,793 miles
PASS
Mileage94,156 miles
Since last MOT+2,152 miles
PASS
Mileage92,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,982 miles
PASS
Mileage87,022 miles
Since last MOT+6,660 miles
PASS
Mileage80,362 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage73,493 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
PASS
Mileage66,887 miles
Since last MOT+8,609 miles
PASS
Mileage58,278 miles
Since last MOT+7,214 miles
PASS
Mileage51,064 miles
Since last MOT+7,520 miles
PASS
Mileage43,544 miles
Since last MOT+9,458 miles
PASS
Mileage34,086 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage26,784 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 SKO
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 SKO

What car is AB08 SKO?

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

What is the mileage of AB08 SKO?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 SKO was 113,826 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 SKO passed its MOT?

AB08 SKO has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2026.

Is AB08 SKO ULEZ compliant?

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

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