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AG08 RZS

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 125,487 miles on the clock, averaging 2,616 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 AG08 RZS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
125,487
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,616

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 reading125,487 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year2,616
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AG08 RZS 86k96k106k116k125k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,487 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,466 miles
Since last MOT+1,156 miles
PASS
Mileage124,310 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,263 miles
Since last MOT+1,718 miles
PASS
Mileage122,545 miles
Since last MOT+2,268 miles
PASS
Mileage120,277 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,274 miles
Since last MOT+1,833 miles
PASS
Mileage118,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,045 miles
PASS
Mileage116,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,027 miles
PASS
Mileage114,369 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,366 miles
Since last MOT+3,290 miles
PASS
Mileage111,076 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,075 miles
Since last MOT+2,278 miles
PASS
Mileage108,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
PASS
Mileage105,546 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage102,027 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage98,258 miles
Since last MOT+3,505 miles
PASS
Mileage94,753 miles
Since last MOT+2,776 miles
PASS
Mileage91,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage89,383 miles
Since last MOT+3,164 miles
PASS
Mileage86,219 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 RZS
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 RZS

What car is AG08 RZS?

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

What is the mileage of AG08 RZS?

The last recorded mileage for AG08 RZS was 125,487 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AG08 RZS passed its MOT?

AG08 RZS has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2026.

Is AG08 RZS ULEZ compliant?

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

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