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GP08 KRX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, 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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 73,898 miles on the clock, averaging 6,803 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 GP08 KRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
6,803

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading73,898 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,803
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP08 KRX 53k59k64k69k74k '11'14'13

Check GP08 KRX

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,898 miles
Since last MOT+6,048 miles
PASS
Mileage67,850 miles
Since last MOT+7,250 miles
PASS
Mileage60,600 miles
Since last MOT+7,194 miles
PASS
Mileage53,406 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

RegistrationGP08 KRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GP08 KRX

What car is GP08 KRX?

GP08 KRX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GP08 KRX?

The last recorded mileage for GP08 KRX was 73,898 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP08 KRX passed its MOT?

GP08 KRX has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Jun 2014.

Is GP08 KRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP08 KRX 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 GP08 KRX?

GP08 KRX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.