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GF08 VCP

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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 25,481 miles on the clock, averaging 5,794 miles per year, below 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 GF08 VCP

MOT Status
Due date passed
25,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
5,794

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading25,481 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,649
Average per year5,794
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF08 VCP 20k21k23k24k25k '11'12'11

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage25,481 miles
Since last MOT+5,649 miles
PASS
Mileage19,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,832 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

RegistrationGF08 VCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GF08 VCP

What car is GF08 VCP?

GF08 VCP is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GF08 VCP?

The last recorded mileage for GF08 VCP was 25,481 miles, recorded on 1 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF08 VCP passed its MOT?

GF08 VCP has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 May 2012.

Is GF08 VCP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF08 VCP 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 GF08 VCP?

GF08 VCP is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.