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DA08 NPE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 162,810 miles on the clock, averaging 13,162 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 DA08 NPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,810
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,162

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,810 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,757
Average per year13,162
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA08 NPE 16k52k89k126k163k '11'22'18

Check DA08 NPE

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,810 miles
Since last MOT+16,757 miles
PASS
Mileage146,053 miles
Since last MOT+1,700 miles
PASS
Mileage144,353 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,351 miles
Since last MOT+8,906 miles
PASS
Mileage135,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,445 miles
Since last MOT+12,175 miles
PASS
Mileage123,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,270 miles
Since last MOT+13,685 miles
PASS
Mileage109,585 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,584 miles
Since last MOT+14,705 miles
PASS
Mileage94,879 miles
Since last MOT+15,241 miles
PASS
Mileage79,638 miles
Since last MOT+17,823 miles
PASS
Mileage61,815 miles
Since last MOT+21,227 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,588 miles
Since last MOT+11,332 miles
PASS
Mileage29,256 miles
Since last MOT+13,719 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,537 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

RegistrationDA08 NPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DA08 NPE

What car is DA08 NPE?

DA08 NPE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DA08 NPE?

The last recorded mileage for DA08 NPE was 162,810 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA08 NPE passed its MOT?

DA08 NPE has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2022.

Is DA08 NPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA08 NPE 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 DA08 NPE?

DA08 NPE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.