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AN08 YBJ

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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 119,196 miles on the clock, averaging 6,995 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 AN08 YBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,196
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,995

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,196 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,385
Average per year6,995
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AN08 YBJ 27k50k73k96k119k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,196 miles
Since last MOT+9,385 miles
PASS
Mileage109,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,811 miles
Since last MOT+11,072 miles
PASS
Mileage98,739 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,737 miles
Since last MOT+9,783 miles
PASS
Mileage88,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,954 miles
Since last MOT+8,485 miles
PASS
Mileage80,469 miles
Since last MOT+8,552 miles
PASS
Mileage71,917 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,916 miles
Since last MOT+10,199 miles
PASS
Mileage61,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,717 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
PASS
Mileage54,696 miles
Since last MOT+7,118 miles
PASS
Mileage47,578 miles
Since last MOT+3,633 miles
PASS
Mileage43,945 miles
Since last MOT+3,486 miles
PASS
Mileage40,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage37,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage33,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,438 miles
PASS
Mileage26,693 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

RegistrationAN08 YBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAN — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AN08 YBJ

What car is AN08 YBJ?

AN08 YBJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AN08 YBJ?

The last recorded mileage for AN08 YBJ was 119,196 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AN08 YBJ passed its MOT?

AN08 YBJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2024.

Is AN08 YBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AN08 YBJ 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 AN08 YBJ?

AN08 YBJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.