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KM08 OUJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 178,846 miles on the clock, averaging 11,512 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 KM08 OUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,846
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,512

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,846 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,059
Average per year11,512
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM08 OUJ 34k70k106k143k179k '11'23'17

Check KM08 OUJ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage178,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,059 miles
PASS
Mileage173,787 miles
Since last MOT+155 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,632 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage168,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,133 miles
PASS
Mileage164,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,343 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage158,671 miles
Since last MOT+10,063 miles
PASS
Mileage148,608 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,488 miles
Since last MOT+11,659 miles
PASS
Mileage136,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,829 miles
Since last MOT+17,168 miles
PASS
Mileage119,661 miles
Since last MOT+16,971 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,690 miles
Since last MOT+15,311 miles
PASS
Mileage87,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,379 miles
Since last MOT+17,029 miles
PASS
Mileage70,350 miles
Since last MOT+249 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,101 miles
Since last MOT+16,797 miles
PASS
Mileage53,304 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage53,095 miles
Since last MOT+713 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,382 miles
Since last MOT+18,329 miles
PASS
Mileage34,053 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

RegistrationKM08 OUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KM08 OUJ

What car is KM08 OUJ?

KM08 OUJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KM08 OUJ?

The last recorded mileage for KM08 OUJ was 178,846 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM08 OUJ passed its MOT?

KM08 OUJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 23 Oct 2023.

Is KM08 OUJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM08 OUJ 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 KM08 OUJ?

KM08 OUJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.