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KP07 PEN

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 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 156,686 miles on the clock, averaging 8,678 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 KP07 PEN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,686
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
8,678

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,686 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,678
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KP07 PEN 29k61k93k125k157k '11'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,686 miles
Since last MOT+10,878 miles
PASS
Mileage145,808 miles
Since last MOT+11,315 miles
PASS
Mileage134,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,493 miles
Since last MOT+12,984 miles
PASS
Mileage121,509 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,413 miles
Since last MOT+11,594 miles
PASS
Mileage109,819 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,817 miles
Since last MOT+7,275 miles
PASS
Mileage102,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,542 miles
Since last MOT+8,360 miles
PASS
Mileage94,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,264 miles
PASS
Mileage85,918 miles
Since last MOT+8,685 miles
PASS
Mileage77,233 miles
Since last MOT+7,751 miles
PASS
Mileage69,482 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,476 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage65,559 miles
Since last MOT+8,765 miles
PASS
Mileage56,794 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage51,569 miles
Since last MOT+7,262 miles
PASS
Mileage44,307 miles
Since last MOT+7,530 miles
PASS
Mileage36,777 miles
Since last MOT+8,050 miles
PASS
Mileage28,727 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

RegistrationKP07 PEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKP — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier07 — March 2007 to August 2007

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About KP07 PEN

What car is KP07 PEN?

KP07 PEN is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KP07 PEN?

The last recorded mileage for KP07 PEN was 156,686 miles, recorded on 7 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP07 PEN passed its MOT?

KP07 PEN has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2026.

Is KP07 PEN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KP07 PEN 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 KP07 PEN?

KP07 PEN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.