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AS06 GAR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Norwich, 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 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 99,812 miles on the clock, averaging 4,518 miles per year, well 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 AS06 GAR

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,812
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,518

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

Low mileage
Latest reading99,812 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,110
Average per year4,518
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AS06 GAR 34k50k67k83k100k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,812 miles
Since last MOT+3,110 miles
PASS
Mileage96,702 miles
Since last MOT+1,345 miles
PASS
Mileage95,357 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage93,371 miles
Since last MOT+1,967 miles
PASS
Mileage91,404 miles
Since last MOT+2,186 miles
PASS
Mileage89,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage85,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,464 miles
Since last MOT+5,216 miles
PASS
Mileage80,248 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,204 miles
Since last MOT+5,518 miles
PASS
Mileage74,686 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage68,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,033 miles
Since last MOT+6,273 miles
PASS
Mileage61,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,213 miles
PASS
Mileage55,547 miles
Since last MOT+7,675 miles
PASS
Mileage47,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage41,306 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
PASS
Mileage36,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
PASS
Mileage34,014 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

RegistrationAS06 GAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAS — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About AS06 GAR

What car is AS06 GAR?

AS06 GAR is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AS06 GAR?

The last recorded mileage for AS06 GAR was 99,812 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AS06 GAR passed its MOT?

AS06 GAR has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2025.

Is AS06 GAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AS06 GAR 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 AS06 GAR?

AS06 GAR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.