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KP08 OSV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Luton, 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 146,345 miles on the clock, averaging 7,644 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 KP08 OSV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
146,345
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,644

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,345 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,644
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KP08 OSV 34k62k90k118k146k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,345 miles
Since last MOT+7,417 miles
PASS
Mileage138,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
PASS
Mileage133,782 miles
Since last MOT+8,842 miles
PASS
Mileage124,940 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage119,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,298 miles
PASS
Mileage114,512 miles
Since last MOT+7,479 miles
PASS
Mileage107,033 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,945 miles
Since last MOT+3,643 miles
PASS
Mileage103,302 miles
Since last MOT+5,536 miles
PASS
Mileage97,766 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage91,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,876 miles
Since last MOT+9,347 miles
PASS
Mileage82,529 miles
Since last MOT+14,482 miles
PASS
Mileage68,047 miles
Since last MOT+11,653 miles
PASS
Mileage56,394 miles
Since last MOT+11,889 miles
PASS
Mileage44,505 miles
Since last MOT+10,902 miles
PASS
Mileage33,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,603 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

RegistrationKP08 OSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKP — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KP08 OSV

What car is KP08 OSV?

KP08 OSV is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KP08 OSV?

The last recorded mileage for KP08 OSV was 146,345 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP08 OSV passed its MOT?

KP08 OSV has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2025.

Is KP08 OSV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KP08 OSV 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 KP08 OSV?

KP08 OSV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.