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SW08 DHN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 136,570 miles on the clock, averaging 7,384 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 SW08 DHN

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,570
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,384

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,570 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,384
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW08 DHN 52k74k95k116k137k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,570 miles
Since last MOT+9,990 miles
PASS
Mileage126,580 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,954 miles
PASS
Mileage121,551 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,327 miles
PASS
Mileage116,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,369 miles
PASS
Mileage110,854 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,857 miles
PASS
Mileage104,995 miles
Since last MOT+6,544 miles
PASS
Mileage98,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,692 miles
PASS
Mileage90,759 miles
Since last MOT+7,373 miles
PASS
Mileage83,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,629 miles
PASS
Mileage76,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,757 miles
Since last MOT+7,370 miles
PASS
Mileage69,387 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,381 miles
Since last MOT+5,083 miles
PASS
Mileage64,298 miles
Since last MOT+11,813 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,485 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

RegistrationSW08 DHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SW08 DHN

What car is SW08 DHN?

SW08 DHN is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2008.

What is the mileage of SW08 DHN?

The last recorded mileage for SW08 DHN was 136,570 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW08 DHN passed its MOT?

SW08 DHN has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2022.

Is SW08 DHN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW08 DHN 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 SW08 DHN?

SW08 DHN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.