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AN08 YBW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 180,881 miles on the clock, averaging 9,426 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 AN08 YBW

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,881
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,426

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,881 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,910
Average per year9,426
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AN08 YBW 49k82k115k148k181k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,881 miles
Since last MOT+6,910 miles
PASS
Mileage173,971 miles
Since last MOT+6,629 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,689 miles
PASS
Mileage159,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,653 miles
Since last MOT+8,726 miles
PASS
Mileage150,927 miles
Since last MOT+7,324 miles
PASS
Mileage143,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,983 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,598 miles
Since last MOT+8,249 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,567 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,779 miles
Since last MOT+9,776 miles
PASS
Mileage111,003 miles
Since last MOT+13,402 miles
PASS
Mileage97,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,601 miles
Since last MOT+12,850 miles
PASS
Mileage84,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,751 miles
Since last MOT+12,124 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,887 miles
PASS
Mileage63,740 miles
Since last MOT+14,819 miles
PASS
Mileage48,921 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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About AN08 YBW

What car is AN08 YBW?

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

What is the mileage of AN08 YBW?

The last recorded mileage for AN08 YBW was 180,881 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AN08 YBW passed its MOT?

AN08 YBW has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2025.

Is AN08 YBW ULEZ compliant?

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

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