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AN08 YPJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 130,931 miles on the clock, averaging 6,934 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 YPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,931
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,934

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading130,931 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,544
Average per year6,934
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AN08 YPJ 61k79k96k114k131k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage130,931 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage125,387 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,386 miles
Since last MOT+3,584 miles
PASS
Mileage121,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,802 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage117,906 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage110,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,713 miles
Since last MOT+3,404 miles
PASS
Mileage107,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,309 miles
Since last MOT+7,933 miles
PASS
Mileage99,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,376 miles
Since last MOT+8,159 miles
PASS
Mileage91,217 miles
Since last MOT+7,950 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,267 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage77,105 miles
Since last MOT+15,636 miles
PASS
Mileage61,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,469 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 YPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAN — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AN08 YPJ

What car is AN08 YPJ?

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

What is the mileage of AN08 YPJ?

The last recorded mileage for AN08 YPJ was 130,931 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AN08 YPJ passed its MOT?

AN08 YPJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 26 Oct 2021.

Is AN08 YPJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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