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AP08 UUB

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 116,343 miles on the clock, averaging 8,275 miles per year, around 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 AP08 UUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,343
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,275

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,343 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,364
Average per year8,275
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP08 UUB 21k45k69k93k116k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage116,343 miles
Since last MOT+12,364 miles
PASS
Mileage103,979 miles
Since last MOT+11,882 miles
PASS
Mileage92,097 miles
Since last MOT+3,175 miles
PASS
Mileage88,922 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,884 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
PASS
Mileage82,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,441 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage75,753 miles
Since last MOT+4,867 miles
PASS
Mileage70,886 miles
Since last MOT+9,644 miles
PASS
Mileage61,242 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,241 miles
Since last MOT+7,114 miles
PASS
Mileage54,127 miles
Since last MOT+14,807 miles
PASS
Mileage39,320 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,317 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage35,748 miles
Since last MOT+6,513 miles
PASS
Mileage29,235 miles
Since last MOT+8,208 miles
PASS
Mileage21,027 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

RegistrationAP08 UUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AP08 UUB

What car is AP08 UUB?

AP08 UUB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AP08 UUB?

The last recorded mileage for AP08 UUB was 116,343 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP08 UUB passed its MOT?

AP08 UUB has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 5 Jan 2023.

Is AP08 UUB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP08 UUB 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 AP08 UUB?

AP08 UUB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.