Vehicle summary
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 108,598 miles on the clock, averaging 6,599 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 SO08 AWW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,598 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,599 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SO08 AWW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SO08 AWW
What car is SO08 AWW?
SO08 AWW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SO08 AWW?
The last recorded mileage for SO08 AWW was 108,598 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO08 AWW passed its MOT?
SO08 AWW has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2019.
Is SO08 AWW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO08 AWW 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 SO08 AWW?
SO08 AWW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.