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FY08 KTP

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 168,552 miles on the clock, averaging 8,963 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 FY08 KTP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
168,552
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,963

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading168,552 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,857
Average per year8,963
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY08 KTP 35k69k102k135k169k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,552 miles
Since last MOT+7,857 miles
PASS
Mileage160,695 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage153,377 miles
Since last MOT+5,924 miles
PASS
Mileage147,453 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,452 miles
Since last MOT+7,841 miles
PASS
Mileage139,611 miles
Since last MOT+15,274 miles
PASS
Mileage124,337 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,328 miles
Since last MOT+23,138 miles
PASS
Mileage119,190 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,186 miles
Since last MOT+8,551 miles
PASS
Mileage110,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,635 miles
Since last MOT+7,026 miles
PASS
Mileage103,609 miles
Since last MOT+6,854 miles
PASS
Mileage96,755 miles
Since last MOT+8,830 miles
PASS
Mileage87,925 miles
Since last MOT+11,338 miles
PASS
Mileage76,587 miles
Since last MOT+13,637 miles
PASS
Mileage62,950 miles
Since last MOT+13,805 miles
PASS
Mileage49,145 miles
Since last MOT+13,946 miles
PASS
Mileage35,199 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

RegistrationFY08 KTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FY08 KTP

What car is FY08 KTP?

FY08 KTP is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2008.

What is the mileage of FY08 KTP?

The last recorded mileage for FY08 KTP was 168,552 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY08 KTP passed its MOT?

FY08 KTP has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2026.

Is FY08 KTP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY08 KTP 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 FY08 KTP?

FY08 KTP is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.