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AX08 AUO

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 192,034 miles on the clock, averaging 19,028 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 AX08 AUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,034
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
19,028

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading192,034 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,015
Average per year19,028
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AX08 AUO 96k120k144k168k192k '11'16'14

Check AX08 AUO

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,034 miles
Since last MOT+18,015 miles
PASS
Mileage174,019 miles
Since last MOT+14,877 miles
PASS
Mileage159,142 miles
Since last MOT+15,129 miles
PASS
Mileage144,013 miles
Since last MOT+16,316 miles
PASS
Mileage127,697 miles
Since last MOT+31,991 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,706 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

RegistrationAX08 AUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AX08 AUO

What car is AX08 AUO?

AX08 AUO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AX08 AUO?

The last recorded mileage for AX08 AUO was 192,034 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX08 AUO passed its MOT?

AX08 AUO has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Jun 2016.

Is AX08 AUO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX08 AUO 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 AX08 AUO?

AX08 AUO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.