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GU08 WKY

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 136,193 miles on the clock, averaging 7,684 miles per year, around 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 GU08 WKY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
136,193
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,684

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,193 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,314
Average per year7,684
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU08 WKY 24k52k80k108k136k '11'25'18

Check GU08 WKY

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,314 miles
PASS
Mileage128,879 miles
Since last MOT+6,586 miles
PASS
Mileage122,293 miles
Since last MOT+1,071 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,743 miles
PASS
Mileage114,479 miles
Since last MOT+9,404 miles
PASS
Mileage105,075 miles
Since last MOT+7,527 miles
PASS
Mileage97,548 miles
Since last MOT+8,905 miles
PASS
Mileage88,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,643 miles
Since last MOT+8,171 miles
PASS
Mileage80,472 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage73,198 miles
Since last MOT+8,649 miles
PASS
Mileage64,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,549 miles
Since last MOT+7,123 miles
PASS
Mileage57,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage51,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage43,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage38,947 miles
Since last MOT+7,546 miles
PASS
Mileage31,401 miles
Since last MOT+7,423 miles
PASS
Mileage23,978 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

RegistrationGU08 WKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GU08 WKY

What car is GU08 WKY?

GU08 WKY is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GU08 WKY?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 WKY was 136,193 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 WKY passed its MOT?

GU08 WKY has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2025.

Is GU08 WKY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU08 WKY 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 GU08 WKY?

GU08 WKY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.