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AV08 FSL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, 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 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 153,234 miles on the clock, averaging 1,449 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 AV08 FSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,234
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
1,449

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading153,234 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,756
Average per year1,449
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV08 FSL 133k138k143k148k153k '11'25'17

Check AV08 FSL

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,234 miles
Since last MOT+15,756 miles
PASS
Mileage137,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,478 miles
PASS
Mileage209,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,155 miles
Since last MOT+90,130 miles
PASS
Mileage119,025 miles
Since last MOT+6,560 miles
PASS
Mileage112,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,231 miles
PASS
Mileage109,234 miles
Since last MOT+4,594 miles
PASS
Mileage104,640 miles
Since last MOT+9,372 miles
PASS
Mileage95,268 miles
Since last MOT+8,127 miles
PASS
Mileage87,141 miles
Since last MOT+6,955 miles
PASS
Mileage80,186 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage72,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage66,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,791 miles
PASS
Mileage60,164 miles
Since last MOT+7,863 miles
PASS
Mileage52,301 miles
PASS
Mileage133,078 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,077 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

RegistrationAV08 FSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AV08 FSL

What car is AV08 FSL?

AV08 FSL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AV08 FSL?

The last recorded mileage for AV08 FSL was 153,234 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV08 FSL passed its MOT?

AV08 FSL has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2025.

Is AV08 FSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV08 FSL 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 AV08 FSL?

AV08 FSL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.