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PX08 XFH

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 120,368 miles on the clock, averaging 15,391 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 PX08 XFH

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,368
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
15,391

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading120,368 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,098
Average per year15,391
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PX08 XFH 26k49k73k97k120k '11'17'15

Check PX08 XFH

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,368 miles
Since last MOT+21,098 miles
PASS
Mileage99,270 miles
Since last MOT+15,442 miles
PASS
Mileage83,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,828 miles
Since last MOT+9,498 miles
PASS
Mileage74,330 miles
Since last MOT+18,416 miles
PASS
Mileage55,914 miles
Since last MOT+15,769 miles
PASS
Mileage40,145 miles
Since last MOT+14,624 miles
PASS
Mileage25,521 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

RegistrationPX08 XFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PX08 XFH

What car is PX08 XFH?

PX08 XFH is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2008.

What is the mileage of PX08 XFH?

The last recorded mileage for PX08 XFH was 120,368 miles, recorded on 5 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX08 XFH passed its MOT?

PX08 XFH has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 May 2017.

Is PX08 XFH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX08 XFH 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 PX08 XFH?

PX08 XFH is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.