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CE08 TGU

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 90,023 miles on the clock, averaging 4,520 miles per year, well 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 TGU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
90,023
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,520

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

Low mileage
Latest reading90,023 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,428
Average per year4,520
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE08 TGU 20k38k55k73k90k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,023 miles
Since last MOT+1,428 miles
PASS
Mileage88,595 miles
Since last MOT+1,442 miles
PASS
Mileage87,153 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage85,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,011 miles
Since last MOT+2,400 miles
PASS
Mileage82,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,611 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage80,052 miles
Since last MOT+2,138 miles
PASS
Mileage77,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,791 miles
PASS
Mileage75,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,062 miles
PASS
Mileage71,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,061 miles
Since last MOT+3,642 miles
PASS
Mileage67,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,646 miles
PASS
Mileage62,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,240 miles
PASS
Mileage56,533 miles
Since last MOT+7,405 miles
PASS
Mileage49,128 miles
Since last MOT+9,372 miles
PASS
Mileage39,756 miles
Since last MOT+10,749 miles
PASS
Mileage29,007 miles
Since last MOT+8,920 miles
PASS
Mileage20,087 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 TGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CE08 TGU

What car is CE08 TGU?

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

What is the mileage of CE08 TGU?

The last recorded mileage for CE08 TGU was 90,023 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE08 TGU passed its MOT?

CE08 TGU has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2026.

Is CE08 TGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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