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AX08 DDA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 129,199 miles on the clock, averaging 7,138 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 AX08 DDA

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,138

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

Below average
Latest reading129,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,150
Average per year7,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX08 DDA 50k70k90k109k129k '11'22'16

Check AX08 DDA

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,199 miles
Since last MOT+3,150 miles
PASS
Mileage126,049 miles
Since last MOT+4,749 miles
PASS
Mileage121,300 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,264 miles
Since last MOT+7,298 miles
PASS
Mileage113,966 miles
Since last MOT+5,959 miles
PASS
Mileage108,007 miles
Since last MOT+4,668 miles
PASS
Mileage103,339 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,330 miles
Since last MOT+6,468 miles
PASS
Mileage96,862 miles
Since last MOT+11,853 miles
PASS
Mileage85,009 miles
Since last MOT+11,577 miles
PASS
Mileage73,432 miles
Since last MOT+13,419 miles
PASS
Mileage60,013 miles
Since last MOT+10,200 miles
PASS
Mileage49,813 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 DDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AX08 DDA

What car is AX08 DDA?

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

What is the mileage of AX08 DDA?

The last recorded mileage for AX08 DDA was 129,199 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX08 DDA passed its MOT?

AX08 DDA has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2022.

Is AX08 DDA ULEZ compliant?

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

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