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FH08 FJO

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 166,748 miles on the clock, averaging 12,125 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 FH08 FJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,748
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,125

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 reading166,748 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,125
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH08 FJO 48k78k107k137k167k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,748 miles
Since last MOT+17,316 miles
PASS
Mileage149,432 miles
Since last MOT+20,372 miles
PASS
Mileage129,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,060 miles
Since last MOT+6,955 miles
PASS
Mileage122,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,105 miles
Since last MOT+9,913 miles
PASS
Mileage112,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,192 miles
Since last MOT+8,447 miles
PASS
Mileage103,745 miles
Since last MOT+198 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,547 miles
Since last MOT+11,249 miles
PASS
Mileage92,298 miles
Since last MOT+10,529 miles
PASS
Mileage81,769 miles
Since last MOT+17,825 miles
PASS
Mileage63,944 miles
Since last MOT+727 miles
PASS
Mileage63,217 miles
Since last MOT+901 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,316 miles
Since last MOT+14,081 miles
PASS
Mileage48,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,235 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

RegistrationFH08 FJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FH08 FJO

What car is FH08 FJO?

FH08 FJO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FH08 FJO?

The last recorded mileage for FH08 FJO was 166,748 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH08 FJO passed its MOT?

FH08 FJO has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2021.

Is FH08 FJO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH08 FJO 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 FH08 FJO?

FH08 FJO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.