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HG08 SVN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 95,250 miles on the clock, averaging 3,088 miles per year, well 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 HG08 SVN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
95,250
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,088

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,250 miles
Reading date
Miles last year598
Average per year3,088
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HG08 SVN 49k61k72k84k95k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,250 miles
Since last MOT+598 miles
PASS
Mileage94,652 miles
Since last MOT+465 miles
PASS
Mileage94,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,187 miles
Since last MOT+670 miles
PASS
Mileage93,517 miles
Since last MOT+473 miles
PASS
Mileage93,044 miles
Since last MOT+818 miles
PASS
Mileage92,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,226 miles
Since last MOT+1,366 miles
PASS
Mileage90,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,118 miles
PASS
Mileage88,742 miles
Since last MOT+2,186 miles
PASS
Mileage86,556 miles
Since last MOT+3,231 miles
PASS
Mileage83,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,038 miles
PASS
Mileage80,287 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage76,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage73,487 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,477 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage70,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage65,707 miles
Since last MOT+16,520 miles
PASS
Mileage49,187 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

RegistrationHG08 SVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHG — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HG08 SVN

What car is HG08 SVN?

HG08 SVN is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HG08 SVN?

The last recorded mileage for HG08 SVN was 95,250 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HG08 SVN passed its MOT?

HG08 SVN has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2026.

Is HG08 SVN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HG08 SVN 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 HG08 SVN?

HG08 SVN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.