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KE08 FJN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 124,820 miles on the clock, averaging 7,035 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 KE08 FJN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,820
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,035

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 reading124,820 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,547
Average per year7,035
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KE08 FJN 20k46k72k99k125k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,820 miles
Since last MOT+4,547 miles
PASS
Mileage120,273 miles
Since last MOT+5,800 miles
PASS
Mileage114,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,473 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
PASS
Mileage108,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,793 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage101,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,678 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage95,779 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,861 miles
PASS
Mileage89,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,087 miles
PASS
Mileage85,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,433 miles
PASS
Mileage79,379 miles
Since last MOT+7,241 miles
PASS
Mileage72,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,138 miles
Since last MOT+6,673 miles
PASS
Mileage65,465 miles
Since last MOT+7,994 miles
PASS
Mileage57,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,817 miles
PASS
Mileage49,654 miles
Since last MOT+8,856 miles
PASS
Mileage40,798 miles
Since last MOT+10,538 miles
PASS
Mileage30,260 miles
Since last MOT+10,715 miles
PASS
Mileage19,545 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

RegistrationKE08 FJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KE08 FJN

What car is KE08 FJN?

KE08 FJN is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Northampton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KE08 FJN?

The last recorded mileage for KE08 FJN was 124,820 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE08 FJN passed its MOT?

KE08 FJN has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2026.

Is KE08 FJN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE08 FJN 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 KE08 FJN?

KE08 FJN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.