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GL08 HUA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 164,946 miles on the clock, averaging 12,144 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 GL08 HUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,946
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,144

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 reading164,946 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25,428
Average per year12,144
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL08 HUA 39k71k102k134k165k '11'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,946 miles
Since last MOT+25,428 miles
PASS
Mileage139,518 miles
Since last MOT+15,770 miles
PASS
Mileage123,748 miles
Since last MOT+28,495 miles
PASS
Mileage95,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,388 miles
PASS
Mileage84,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
PASS
Mileage78,520 miles
Since last MOT+8,552 miles
PASS
Mileage69,968 miles
Since last MOT+13,263 miles
PASS
Mileage56,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,705 miles
Since last MOT+17,339 miles
PASS
Mileage39,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,366 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

RegistrationGL08 HUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GL08 HUA

What car is GL08 HUA?

GL08 HUA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL08 HUA?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 HUA was 164,946 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 HUA passed its MOT?

GL08 HUA has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2021.

Is GL08 HUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL08 HUA 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 GL08 HUA?

GL08 HUA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.