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EX08 FKL

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 121,753 miles on the clock, averaging 12,108 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 EX08 FKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
12,108

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 reading121,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,184
Average per year12,108
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX08 FKL 47k65k84k103k122k '11'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,753 miles
Since last MOT+9,184 miles
PASS
Mileage112,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,569 miles
Since last MOT+8,847 miles
PASS
Mileage103,722 miles
Since last MOT+12,429 miles
PASS
Mileage91,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,293 miles
Since last MOT+14,395 miles
PASS
Mileage76,898 miles
Since last MOT+14,179 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,719 miles
Since last MOT+16,048 miles
PASS
Mileage46,671 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

RegistrationEX08 FKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EX08 FKL

What car is EX08 FKL?

EX08 FKL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EX08 FKL?

The last recorded mileage for EX08 FKL was 121,753 miles, recorded on 23 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX08 FKL passed its MOT?

EX08 FKL has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2017.

Is EX08 FKL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX08 FKL 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 EX08 FKL?

EX08 FKL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.