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AG08 ESY

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 92,765 miles on the clock, averaging 8,593 miles per year, around 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 ESY

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
8,593

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading92,765 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,249
Average per year8,593
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AG08 ESY 41k54k67k80k93k '11'17'15

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,765 miles
Since last MOT+7,249 miles
PASS
Mileage85,516 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,513 miles
Since last MOT+6,692 miles
PASS
Mileage78,821 miles
Since last MOT+7,126 miles
PASS
Mileage71,695 miles
Since last MOT+9,240 miles
PASS
Mileage62,455 miles
Since last MOT+11,449 miles
PASS
Mileage51,006 miles
Since last MOT+10,095 miles
PASS
Mileage40,911 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 ESY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAG — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AG08 ESY

What car is AG08 ESY?

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

What is the mileage of AG08 ESY?

The last recorded mileage for AG08 ESY was 92,765 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AG08 ESY passed its MOT?

AG08 ESY has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Jun 2017.

Is AG08 ESY ULEZ compliant?

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

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