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AX08 FLH

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 81,429 miles on the clock, averaging 3,940 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 AX08 FLH

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,429
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
3,940

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,429 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,940
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX08 FLH 66k70k74k78k81k '11'15'13

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,429 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,428 miles
Since last MOT+847 miles
PASS
Mileage80,581 miles
Since last MOT+2,668 miles
PASS
Mileage77,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,913 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage73,277 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,276 miles
Since last MOT+7,270 miles
PASS
Mileage66,006 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 FLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AX08 FLH

What car is AX08 FLH?

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

What is the mileage of AX08 FLH?

The last recorded mileage for AX08 FLH was 81,429 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX08 FLH passed its MOT?

AX08 FLH has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2015.

Is AX08 FLH ULEZ compliant?

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

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