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CV08 YLW

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 160,852 miles on the clock, averaging 8,642 miles per year, around 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 CV08 YLW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
160,852
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,642

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,852 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,642
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV08 YLW 32k64k96k129k161k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,852 miles
Since last MOT+9,397 miles
PASS
Mileage151,455 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,453 miles
Since last MOT+8,974 miles
PASS
Mileage142,479 miles
Since last MOT+12,335 miles
PASS
Mileage130,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage121,984 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,981 miles
Since last MOT+2,882 miles
PASS
Mileage119,099 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage113,575 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,569 miles
Since last MOT+8,082 miles
PASS
Mileage105,487 miles
Since last MOT+8,125 miles
PASS
Mileage97,362 miles
Since last MOT+9,210 miles
PASS
Mileage88,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,152 miles
Since last MOT+11,526 miles
PASS
Mileage76,626 miles
Since last MOT+14,166 miles
PASS
Mileage62,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,460 miles
Since last MOT+9,394 miles
PASS
Mileage53,066 miles
Since last MOT+11,446 miles
PASS
Mileage41,620 miles
Since last MOT+10,050 miles
PASS
Mileage31,570 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

RegistrationCV08 YLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CV08 YLW

What car is CV08 YLW?

CV08 YLW is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2008.

What is the mileage of CV08 YLW?

The last recorded mileage for CV08 YLW was 160,852 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV08 YLW passed its MOT?

CV08 YLW has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2026.

Is CV08 YLW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV08 YLW 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 CV08 YLW?

CV08 YLW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.