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AG08 SYH

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 103,126 miles on the clock, averaging 5,622 miles per year, 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 SYH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
103,126
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,622

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,126 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year5,622
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AG08 SYH 21k41k62k83k103k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,126 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,120 miles
Since last MOT+24,076 miles
PASS
Mileage79,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,044 miles
Since last MOT+16,182 miles
PASS
Mileage62,862 miles
Since last MOT+7,526 miles
PASS
Mileage55,336 miles
Since last MOT+931 miles
PASS
Mileage54,405 miles
Since last MOT+755 miles
PASS
Mileage53,650 miles
Since last MOT+937 miles
PASS
Mileage52,713 miles
Since last MOT+1,670 miles
PASS
Mileage51,043 miles
Since last MOT+1,747 miles
PASS
Mileage49,296 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,535 miles
PASS
Mileage46,759 miles
Since last MOT+2,992 miles
PASS
Mileage43,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage41,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,486 miles
PASS
Mileage36,737 miles
Since last MOT+4,951 miles
PASS
Mileage31,786 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage27,023 miles
Since last MOT+6,122 miles
PASS
Mileage20,901 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 SYH
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 SYH

What car is AG08 SYH?

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

What is the mileage of AG08 SYH?

The last recorded mileage for AG08 SYH was 103,126 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AG08 SYH passed its MOT?

AG08 SYH has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2025.

Is AG08 SYH ULEZ compliant?

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

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