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AD57 JJX

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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 81,834 miles on the clock, averaging 11,521 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 AD57 JJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
11,521

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading81,834 miles
Reading date
Miles last year75,123
Average per year11,521
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD57 JJX 48k56k65k73k82k '11'14'13

Check AD57 JJX

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage81,834 miles
Since last MOT+75,123 miles
PASS
Mileage6,711 miles
PASS
Mileage56,261 miles
Since last MOT+8,714 miles
PASS
Mileage47,547 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

RegistrationAD57 JJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About AD57 JJX

What car is AD57 JJX?

AD57 JJX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AD57 JJX?

The last recorded mileage for AD57 JJX was 81,834 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD57 JJX passed its MOT?

AD57 JJX has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 10 Jan 2014.

Is AD57 JJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD57 JJX 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 AD57 JJX?

AD57 JJX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.