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AG08 DFJ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 162,878 miles on the clock, averaging 12,467 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 AG08 DFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,467

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,878 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,467
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AG08 DFJ 31k64k97k130k163k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,878 miles
Since last MOT+23,079 miles
PASS
Mileage139,799 miles
Since last MOT+31,063 miles
PASS
Mileage108,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,736 miles
Since last MOT+15,150 miles
PASS
Mileage93,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,586 miles
Since last MOT+9,349 miles
PASS
Mileage84,237 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,837 miles
PASS
Mileage79,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,244 miles
Since last MOT+6,142 miles
PASS
Mileage73,102 miles
Since last MOT+7,644 miles
PASS
Mileage65,458 miles
Since last MOT+12,599 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,859 miles
Since last MOT+13,413 miles
PASS
Mileage39,446 miles
Since last MOT+8,762 miles
PASS
Mileage30,684 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

RegistrationAG08 DFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAG — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AG08 DFJ

What car is AG08 DFJ?

AG08 DFJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AG08 DFJ?

The last recorded mileage for AG08 DFJ was 162,878 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AG08 DFJ passed its MOT?

AG08 DFJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2021.

Is AG08 DFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AG08 DFJ 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 AG08 DFJ?

AG08 DFJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.