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CA08 FLR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 128,818 miles on the clock, averaging 8,968 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 CA08 FLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,818
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,968

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,818 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,968
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA08 FLR 23k49k76k102k129k '11'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,818 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage124,732 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage121,830 miles
Since last MOT+2,112 miles
PASS
Mileage119,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,942 miles
PASS
Mileage114,776 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage109,411 miles
Since last MOT+7,452 miles
PASS
Mileage101,959 miles
Since last MOT+10,634 miles
PASS
Mileage91,325 miles
Since last MOT+4,079 miles
PASS
Mileage87,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,246 miles
Since last MOT+14,993 miles
PASS
Mileage72,253 miles
Since last MOT+15,458 miles
PASS
Mileage56,795 miles
Since last MOT+16,579 miles
PASS
Mileage40,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,216 miles
Since last MOT+14,668 miles
PASS
Mileage25,548 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,545 miles
Since last MOT+2,540 miles
PASS
Mileage23,005 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

RegistrationCA08 FLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CA08 FLR

What car is CA08 FLR?

CA08 FLR is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CA08 FLR?

The last recorded mileage for CA08 FLR was 128,818 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA08 FLR passed its MOT?

CA08 FLR has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2023.

Is CA08 FLR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA08 FLR 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 CA08 FLR?

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