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DK08 VBP

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 203,049 miles on the clock, averaging 11,295 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 DK08 VBP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
203,049
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
11,295

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading203,049 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,295
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK08 VBP 37k78k120k161k203k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,049 miles
Since last MOT+9,771 miles
PASS
Mileage193,278 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,258 miles
Since last MOT+11,640 miles
PASS
Mileage181,618 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,616 miles
Since last MOT+15,875 miles
PASS
Mileage165,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,741 miles
Since last MOT+13,264 miles
PASS
Mileage152,477 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,472 miles
Since last MOT+12,374 miles
PASS
Mileage140,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,098 miles
Since last MOT+10,652 miles
PASS
Mileage129,446 miles
Since last MOT+15,055 miles
PASS
Mileage114,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,391 miles
Since last MOT+13,886 miles
PASS
Mileage100,505 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,504 miles
Since last MOT+11,040 miles
PASS
Mileage89,464 miles
Since last MOT+17,724 miles
PASS
Mileage71,740 miles
Since last MOT+12,230 miles
PASS
Mileage59,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage52,698 miles
Since last MOT+9,531 miles
PASS
Mileage43,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,167 miles
Since last MOT+322 miles
PASS
Mileage42,845 miles
Since last MOT+6,160 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,685 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

RegistrationDK08 VBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DK08 VBP

What car is DK08 VBP?

DK08 VBP is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DK08 VBP?

The last recorded mileage for DK08 VBP was 203,049 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK08 VBP passed its MOT?

DK08 VBP has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.

Is DK08 VBP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK08 VBP 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 DK08 VBP?

DK08 VBP is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.