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AP08 WDK

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 141,163 miles on the clock, averaging 7,524 miles per year, around 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 AP08 WDK

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,163
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,524

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,163 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,524
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP08 WDK 35k61k88k115k141k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,163 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,162 miles
Since last MOT+14,881 miles
PASS
Mileage126,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,281 miles
Since last MOT+10,339 miles
PASS
Mileage115,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,942 miles
Since last MOT+11,002 miles
PASS
Mileage104,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,407 miles
PASS
Mileage96,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,533 miles
Since last MOT+9,420 miles
PASS
Mileage87,113 miles
Since last MOT+9,005 miles
PASS
Mileage78,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,453 miles
PASS
Mileage70,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,655 miles
Since last MOT+6,556 miles
PASS
Mileage64,099 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,081 miles
PASS
Mileage59,017 miles
Since last MOT+5,379 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,915 miles
PASS
Mileage45,723 miles
Since last MOT+5,685 miles
PASS
Mileage40,038 miles
Since last MOT+2,738 miles
PASS
Mileage37,300 miles
Since last MOT+2,403 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,897 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

RegistrationAP08 WDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AP08 WDK

What car is AP08 WDK?

AP08 WDK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AP08 WDK?

The last recorded mileage for AP08 WDK was 141,163 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP08 WDK passed its MOT?

AP08 WDK has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2025.

Is AP08 WDK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP08 WDK 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 AP08 WDK?

AP08 WDK is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.