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AB08 WUA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 75,036 miles on the clock, averaging 3,147 miles per year, well 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 WUA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
75,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,147

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,220
Average per year3,147
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 WUA 27k39k51k63k75k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,036 miles
Since last MOT+1,220 miles
PASS
Mileage73,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,816 miles
Since last MOT+1,130 miles
PASS
Mileage72,686 miles
Since last MOT+832 miles
PASS
Mileage71,854 miles
Since last MOT+996 miles
PASS
Mileage70,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,133 miles
PASS
Mileage68,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,725 miles
Since last MOT+1,430 miles
PASS
Mileage67,295 miles
Since last MOT+2,339 miles
PASS
Mileage64,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,956 miles
Since last MOT+4,210 miles
PASS
Mileage60,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,746 miles
Since last MOT+4,629 miles
PASS
Mileage56,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,397 miles
PASS
Mileage52,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,391 miles
PASS
Mileage49,329 miles
Since last MOT+2,516 miles
PASS
Mileage46,813 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
PASS
Mileage40,810 miles
Since last MOT+1,831 miles
PASS
Mileage38,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,184 miles
PASS
Mileage32,795 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
PASS
Mileage26,535 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 WUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAB — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AB08 WUA

What car is AB08 WUA?

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

What is the mileage of AB08 WUA?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 WUA was 75,036 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 WUA passed its MOT?

AB08 WUA has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2026.

Is AB08 WUA ULEZ compliant?

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

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