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GV08 FUB

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 187,963 miles on the clock, averaging 10,223 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 GV08 FUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,963
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,223

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,963 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,223
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV08 FUB 84k110k136k162k188k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,963 miles
Since last MOT+9,141 miles
PASS
Mileage178,822 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage172,447 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,211 miles
PASS
Mileage167,232 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,289 miles
PASS
Mileage161,940 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,939 miles
Since last MOT+7,239 miles
PASS
Mileage154,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,700 miles
Since last MOT+12,909 miles
PASS
Mileage141,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,125 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,666 miles
Since last MOT+17,113 miles
PASS
Mileage118,553 miles
Since last MOT+17,648 miles
PASS
Mileage100,905 miles
Since last MOT+17,255 miles
PASS
Mileage83,650 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

RegistrationGV08 FUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GV08 FUB

What car is GV08 FUB?

GV08 FUB is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GV08 FUB?

The last recorded mileage for GV08 FUB was 187,963 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV08 FUB passed its MOT?

GV08 FUB has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2021.

Is GV08 FUB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV08 FUB 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 GV08 FUB?

GV08 FUB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.