Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 208,142 miles on the clock, averaging 12,463 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 SY08 XAP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 208,142 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 20,890 |
| Average per year | 12,463 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | SY08 XAP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SY08 XAP
What car is SY08 XAP?
SY08 XAP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.
What is the mileage of SY08 XAP?
The last recorded mileage for SY08 XAP was 208,142 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY08 XAP passed its MOT?
SY08 XAP has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 31 Aug 2025.
Is SY08 XAP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 XAP 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 SY08 XAP?
SY08 XAP is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.