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AG08 DHX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 203,637 miles on the clock, averaging 12,290 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 DHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,637
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
12,290

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading203,637 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,290
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AG08 DHX 33k75k118k161k204k '11'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,637 miles
Since last MOT+15,352 miles
PASS
Mileage188,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,285 miles
Since last MOT+17,411 miles
PASS
Mileage170,874 miles
Since last MOT+29,700 miles
PASS
Mileage141,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,174 miles
Since last MOT+7,937 miles
PASS
Mileage133,237 miles
Since last MOT+10,453 miles
PASS
Mileage122,784 miles
Since last MOT+10,384 miles
PASS
Mileage112,400 miles
Since last MOT+12,811 miles
PASS
Mileage99,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,589 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage96,604 miles
Since last MOT+15,945 miles
PASS
Mileage80,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,659 miles
Since last MOT+15,848 miles
PASS
Mileage64,811 miles
Since last MOT+3,471 miles
PASS
Mileage61,340 miles
Since last MOT+8,470 miles
PASS
Mileage52,870 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,770 miles
Since last MOT+9,433 miles
PASS
Mileage43,337 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage32,634 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 DHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAG — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AG08 DHX

What car is AG08 DHX?

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

What is the mileage of AG08 DHX?

The last recorded mileage for AG08 DHX was 203,637 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AG08 DHX passed its MOT?

AG08 DHX has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2025.

Is AG08 DHX ULEZ compliant?

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

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