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EN08 OUX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 96,423 miles on the clock, averaging 6,365 miles per year, 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 EN08 OUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,365

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,423 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,632
Average per year6,365
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN08 OUX 20k39k58k77k96k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,632 miles
PASS
Mileage93,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,936 miles
PASS
Mileage86,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,855 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage80,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,815 miles
PASS
Mileage74,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,637 miles
Since last MOT+9,571 miles
PASS
Mileage65,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,830 miles
PASS
Mileage57,236 miles
Since last MOT+9,515 miles
PASS
Mileage47,721 miles
Since last MOT+6,942 miles
PASS
Mileage40,779 miles
Since last MOT+9,811 miles
PASS
Mileage30,968 miles
Since last MOT+7,753 miles
PASS
Mileage23,215 miles
Since last MOT+3,484 miles
PASS
Mileage19,731 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

RegistrationEN08 OUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EN08 OUX

What car is EN08 OUX?

EN08 OUX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EN08 OUX?

The last recorded mileage for EN08 OUX was 96,423 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN08 OUX passed its MOT?

EN08 OUX has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2023.

Is EN08 OUX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN08 OUX 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 EN08 OUX?

EN08 OUX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.