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SJ08 ORV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 183,265 miles on the clock, averaging 11,936 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 SJ08 ORV

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,265
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,936

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 reading183,265 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,580
Average per year11,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ08 ORV 38k75k111k147k183k '11'23'18

Check SJ08 ORV

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage183,265 miles
Since last MOT+8,580 miles
PASS
Mileage174,685 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,676 miles
Since last MOT+13,535 miles
PASS
Mileage161,141 miles
Since last MOT+5,986 miles
PASS
Mileage155,155 miles
Since last MOT+20,634 miles
PASS
Mileage134,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,521 miles
Since last MOT+12,692 miles
PASS
Mileage121,829 miles
Since last MOT+13,892 miles
PASS
Mileage107,937 miles
Since last MOT+16,531 miles
PASS
Mileage91,406 miles
Since last MOT+15,628 miles
PASS
Mileage75,778 miles
Since last MOT+13,654 miles
PASS
Mileage62,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,606 miles
PASS
Mileage53,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,880 miles
PASS
Mileage45,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,347 miles
PASS
Mileage38,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,291 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

RegistrationSJ08 ORV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SJ08 ORV

What car is SJ08 ORV?

SJ08 ORV is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SJ08 ORV?

The last recorded mileage for SJ08 ORV was 183,265 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ08 ORV passed its MOT?

SJ08 ORV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 29 Mar 2023.

Is SJ08 ORV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ08 ORV 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 SJ08 ORV?

SJ08 ORV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.