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FE08 CBY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 153,462 miles on the clock, averaging 9,098 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 FE08 CBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,462
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,098

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 reading153,462 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,300
Average per year9,098
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FE08 CBY 32k62k93k123k153k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,300 miles
PASS
Mileage148,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,162 miles
Since last MOT+11,209 miles
PASS
Mileage136,953 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,952 miles
Since last MOT+13,120 miles
PASS
Mileage123,832 miles
Since last MOT+10,457 miles
PASS
Mileage113,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,375 miles
Since last MOT+11,142 miles
PASS
Mileage102,233 miles
Since last MOT+11,816 miles
PASS
Mileage90,417 miles
Since last MOT+12,409 miles
PASS
Mileage78,008 miles
Since last MOT+12,001 miles
PASS
Mileage66,007 miles
Since last MOT+7,285 miles
PASS
Mileage58,722 miles
Since last MOT+7,551 miles
PASS
Mileage51,171 miles
Since last MOT+7,296 miles
PASS
Mileage43,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,266 miles
PASS
Mileage37,609 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage31,733 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

RegistrationFE08 CBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FE08 CBY

What car is FE08 CBY?

FE08 CBY is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FE08 CBY?

The last recorded mileage for FE08 CBY was 153,462 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE08 CBY passed its MOT?

FE08 CBY has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2024.

Is FE08 CBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE08 CBY 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 FE08 CBY?

FE08 CBY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.