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KP08 UOE

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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 202,404 miles on the clock, averaging 11,922 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 KP08 UOE

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,404
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,922

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 reading202,404 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,922
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KP08 UOE 35k77k119k161k202k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,404 miles
Since last MOT+9,778 miles
PASS
Mileage192,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,626 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage191,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,352 miles
Since last MOT+8,157 miles
PASS
Mileage183,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage176,785 miles
Since last MOT+12,160 miles
PASS
Mileage164,625 miles
Since last MOT+15,895 miles
PASS
Mileage148,730 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,724 miles
Since last MOT+11,801 miles
PASS
Mileage136,923 miles
Since last MOT+19,871 miles
PASS
Mileage117,052 miles
Since last MOT+14,763 miles
PASS
Mileage102,289 miles
Since last MOT+14,003 miles
PASS
Mileage88,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,286 miles
Since last MOT+23,117 miles
PASS
Mileage65,169 miles
Since last MOT+16,534 miles
PASS
Mileage48,635 miles
Since last MOT+13,707 miles
PASS
Mileage34,928 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 UOE
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 UOE

What car is KP08 UOE?

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

What is the mileage of KP08 UOE?

The last recorded mileage for KP08 UOE was 202,404 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP08 UOE passed its MOT?

KP08 UOE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2025.

Is KP08 UOE ULEZ compliant?

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

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