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GD08 EEY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 158,048 miles on the clock, averaging 10,015 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 GD08 EEY

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,048
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,015

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,048 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,015
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GD08 EEY 46k74k102k130k158k '11'22'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,048 miles
Since last MOT+11,847 miles
PASS
Mileage146,201 miles
Since last MOT+7,441 miles
PASS
Mileage138,760 miles
Since last MOT+212 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,548 miles
Since last MOT+9,699 miles
PASS
Mileage128,849 miles
Since last MOT+609 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,240 miles
Since last MOT+7,944 miles
PASS
Mileage120,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,488 miles
PASS
Mileage111,808 miles
Since last MOT+7,806 miles
PASS
Mileage104,002 miles
Since last MOT+9,034 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,968 miles
Since last MOT+10,950 miles
PASS
Mileage84,018 miles
Since last MOT+11,997 miles
PASS
Mileage72,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,021 miles
Since last MOT+15,132 miles
PASS
Mileage56,889 miles
Since last MOT+10,860 miles
PASS
Mileage46,029 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

RegistrationGD08 EEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGD — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GD08 EEY

What car is GD08 EEY?

GD08 EEY is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GD08 EEY?

The last recorded mileage for GD08 EEY was 158,048 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD08 EEY passed its MOT?

GD08 EEY has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2022.

Is GD08 EEY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD08 EEY 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 GD08 EEY?

GD08 EEY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.