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CA08 AUU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 116,553 miles on the clock, averaging 6,038 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for CA08 AUU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,553
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,038

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,553 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,557
Average per year6,038
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA08 AUU 29k51k73k95k117k '11'25'19

Check CA08 AUU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
PASS
Mileage112,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,996 miles
Since last MOT+9,089 miles
PASS
Mileage103,907 miles
Since last MOT+7,251 miles
PASS
Mileage96,656 miles
Since last MOT+7,264 miles
PASS
Mileage89,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,392 miles
Since last MOT+11,786 miles
PASS
Mileage77,606 miles
Since last MOT+8,311 miles
PASS
Mileage69,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
PASS
Mileage64,638 miles
Since last MOT+2,469 miles
PASS
Mileage62,169 miles
Since last MOT+2,662 miles
PASS
Mileage59,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,275 miles
PASS
Mileage57,232 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage50,234 miles
Since last MOT+11,463 miles
PASS
Mileage38,771 miles
Since last MOT+9,595 miles
PASS
Mileage29,176 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 AUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CA08 AUU

What car is CA08 AUU?

CA08 AUU is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CA08 AUU?

The last recorded mileage for CA08 AUU was 116,553 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA08 AUU passed its MOT?

CA08 AUU has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2025.

Is CA08 AUU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA08 AUU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is CA08 AUU?

CA08 AUU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.