Vehicle summary
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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 107,533 miles on the clock, averaging 6,429 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 CA08 GBZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 107,533 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,591 |
| Average per year | 6,429 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | CA08 GBZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About CA08 GBZ
What car is CA08 GBZ?
CA08 GBZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.
What is the mileage of CA08 GBZ?
The last recorded mileage for CA08 GBZ was 107,533 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CA08 GBZ passed its MOT?
CA08 GBZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2025.
Is CA08 GBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA08 GBZ 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 GBZ?
CA08 GBZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.