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GD08 UOH

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 59,150 miles on the clock, averaging 11,520 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 UOH

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,150
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
11,520

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading59,150 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,455
Average per year11,520
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GD08 UOH 45k49k52k56k59k '11'12'12

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,150 miles
Since last MOT+1,455 miles
PASS
Mileage57,695 miles
Since last MOT+2,988 miles
PASS
Mileage54,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,707 miles
Since last MOT+9,383 miles
PASS
Mileage45,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,324 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 UOH
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 UOH

What car is GD08 UOH?

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

What is the mileage of GD08 UOH?

The last recorded mileage for GD08 UOH was 59,150 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD08 UOH passed its MOT?

GD08 UOH has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2012.

Is GD08 UOH ULEZ compliant?

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

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