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CA08 MUO

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 170,400 miles on the clock, averaging 9,404 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 CA08 MUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,400
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,404

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,400 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,858
Average per year9,404
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CA08 MUO 36k69k103k137k170k '11'25'18

Check CA08 MUO

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,400 miles
Since last MOT+6,858 miles
PASS
Mileage163,542 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,411 miles
Since last MOT+11,375 miles
PASS
Mileage152,036 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,818 miles
Since last MOT+14,863 miles
PASS
Mileage136,955 miles
Since last MOT+10,195 miles
PASS
Mileage126,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage121,686 miles
Since last MOT+8,833 miles
PASS
Mileage112,853 miles
Since last MOT+9,523 miles
PASS
Mileage103,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,330 miles
Since last MOT+9,947 miles
PASS
Mileage93,383 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,381 miles
Since last MOT+8,969 miles
PASS
Mileage84,412 miles
Since last MOT+9,474 miles
PASS
Mileage74,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,938 miles
Since last MOT+9,391 miles
PASS
Mileage65,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,547 miles
Since last MOT+9,634 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,913 miles
Since last MOT+9,731 miles
PASS
Mileage46,182 miles
Since last MOT+10,416 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,766 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 MUO
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 MUO

What car is CA08 MUO?

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

What is the mileage of CA08 MUO?

The last recorded mileage for CA08 MUO was 170,400 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA08 MUO passed its MOT?

CA08 MUO has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2025.

Is CA08 MUO ULEZ compliant?

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

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