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FV08 TZD

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Lincoln, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 133,528 miles on the clock, averaging 8,624 miles per year, around 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 FV08 TZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,528
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,624

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,528 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,546
Average per year8,624
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV08 TZD 33k58k83k108k134k '11'23'15

Check FV08 TZD

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,546 miles
PASS
Mileage126,982 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage120,755 miles
Since last MOT+9,589 miles
PASS
Mileage111,166 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage107,347 miles
Since last MOT+13,566 miles
PASS
Mileage93,781 miles
Since last MOT+5,709 miles
PASS
Mileage88,072 miles
Since last MOT+7,646 miles
PASS
Mileage80,426 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage75,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,623 miles
Since last MOT+11,958 miles
PASS
Mileage63,665 miles
Since last MOT+16,487 miles
PASS
Mileage47,178 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,176 miles
Since last MOT+13,699 miles
PASS
Mileage33,477 miles
Since last MOT+838 miles
PASS
Mileage32,639 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

RegistrationFV08 TZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FV08 TZD

What car is FV08 TZD?

FV08 TZD is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2008.

What is the mileage of FV08 TZD?

The last recorded mileage for FV08 TZD was 133,528 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV08 TZD passed its MOT?

FV08 TZD has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2023.

Is FV08 TZD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV08 TZD 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 FV08 TZD?

FV08 TZD is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.