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ED03 EJR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 107,859 miles on the clock, averaging 4,619 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 ED03 EJR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,859
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,619

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 reading107,859 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,319
Average per year4,619
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ED03 EJR 40k57k74k91k108k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,859 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
PASS
Mileage104,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,651 miles
PASS
Mileage100,889 miles
Since last MOT+3,408 miles
PASS
Mileage97,481 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,480 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage92,723 miles
Since last MOT+3,665 miles
PASS
Mileage89,058 miles
Since last MOT+2,987 miles
PASS
Mileage86,071 miles
Since last MOT+4,064 miles
PASS
Mileage82,007 miles
Since last MOT+1,167 miles
PASS
Mileage80,840 miles
Since last MOT+1,832 miles
PASS
Mileage79,008 miles
Since last MOT+2,449 miles
PASS
Mileage76,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage73,553 miles
Since last MOT+9,318 miles
PASS
Mileage64,235 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,233 miles
Since last MOT+13,550 miles
PASS
Mileage50,683 miles
Since last MOT+10,693 miles
PASS
Mileage39,990 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

RegistrationED03 EJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeED — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ED03 EJR

What car is ED03 EJR?

ED03 EJR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of ED03 EJR?

The last recorded mileage for ED03 EJR was 107,859 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ED03 EJR passed its MOT?

ED03 EJR has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2026.

Is ED03 EJR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ED03 EJR 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 ED03 EJR?

ED03 EJR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.