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CE08 DLY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 99,874 miles on the clock, averaging 5,147 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 CE08 DLY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
99,874
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,147

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,874 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,982
Average per year5,147
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE08 DLY 23k42k61k81k100k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,874 miles
Since last MOT+1,982 miles
PASS
Mileage97,892 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,891 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage94,596 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,595 miles
Since last MOT+6,198 miles
PASS
Mileage88,397 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,394 miles
Since last MOT+7,359 miles
PASS
Mileage81,035 miles
Since last MOT+2,953 miles
PASS
Mileage78,082 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
PASS
Mileage77,966 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,458 miles
PASS
Mileage74,503 miles
Since last MOT+3,627 miles
PASS
Mileage70,876 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,842 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage68,014 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
Mileage62,025 miles
Since last MOT+8,647 miles
PASS
Mileage53,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,238 miles
PASS
Mileage46,140 miles
Since last MOT+7,385 miles
PASS
Mileage38,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,761 miles
PASS
Mileage31,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,994 miles
Since last MOT+8,879 miles
PASS
Mileage23,115 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

RegistrationCE08 DLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CE08 DLY

What car is CE08 DLY?

CE08 DLY is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CE08 DLY?

The last recorded mileage for CE08 DLY was 99,874 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE08 DLY passed its MOT?

CE08 DLY has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2026.

Is CE08 DLY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE08 DLY 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 CE08 DLY?

CE08 DLY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.