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SB08 FJA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 93,174 miles on the clock, averaging 5,873 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 SB08 FJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,174
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,873

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,174 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,929
Average per year5,873
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB08 FJA 31k47k62k78k93k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,174 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage86,245 miles
Since last MOT+5,295 miles
PASS
Mileage80,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,450 miles
PASS
Mileage75,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage69,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage63,597 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage57,735 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage52,657 miles
Since last MOT+5,880 miles
PASS
Mileage46,777 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage40,145 miles
Since last MOT+9,005 miles
PASS
Mileage31,140 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,097 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

RegistrationSB08 FJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SB08 FJA

What car is SB08 FJA?

SB08 FJA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SB08 FJA?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 FJA was 93,174 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 FJA passed its MOT?

SB08 FJA has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Nov 2021.

Is SB08 FJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB08 FJA 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 SB08 FJA?

SB08 FJA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.