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CU08 KVG

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 205,413 miles on the clock, averaging 12,501 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 CU08 KVG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
205,413
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
12,501

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 reading205,413 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year12,501
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU08 KVG 21k67k113k159k205k '11'26'21

Check CU08 KVG

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,413 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,403 miles
Since last MOT+13,099 miles
PASS
Mileage192,304 miles
Since last MOT+19,500 miles
PASS
Mileage172,804 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,803 miles
Since last MOT+21,719 miles
PASS
Mileage151,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,084 miles
Since last MOT+8,000 miles
PASS
Mileage143,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,084 miles
Since last MOT+9,139 miles
PASS
Mileage133,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,325 miles
PASS
Mileage127,620 miles
Since last MOT+7,766 miles
PASS
Mileage119,854 miles
Since last MOT+11,423 miles
PASS
Mileage108,431 miles
Since last MOT+13,264 miles
PASS
Mileage95,167 miles
Since last MOT+12,223 miles
PASS
Mileage82,944 miles
Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
Mileage75,343 miles
Since last MOT+16,864 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,479 miles
Since last MOT+15,982 miles
PASS
Mileage42,497 miles
Since last MOT+19,231 miles
PASS
Mileage23,266 miles
Since last MOT+2,165 miles
PASS
Mileage21,101 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

RegistrationCU08 KVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CU08 KVG

What car is CU08 KVG?

CU08 KVG is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2008.

What is the mileage of CU08 KVG?

The last recorded mileage for CU08 KVG was 205,413 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU08 KVG passed its MOT?

CU08 KVG has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2026.

Is CU08 KVG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU08 KVG 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 CU08 KVG?

CU08 KVG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.