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KT08 PDX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 118,081 miles on the clock, averaging 6,881 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 KT08 PDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,081
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,881

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,081 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,783
Average per year6,881
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KT08 PDX 30k52k74k96k118k '11'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,081 miles
Since last MOT+5,783 miles
PASS
Mileage112,298 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,279 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage105,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,525 miles
PASS
Mileage100,252 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage97,091 miles
Since last MOT+8,134 miles
PASS
Mileage88,957 miles
Since last MOT+9,836 miles
PASS
Mileage79,121 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
Mileage72,030 miles
Since last MOT+8,432 miles
PASS
Mileage63,598 miles
Since last MOT+8,635 miles
PASS
Mileage54,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,963 miles
Since last MOT+8,536 miles
PASS
Mileage46,427 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage40,099 miles
Since last MOT+9,678 miles
PASS
Mileage30,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,421 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

RegistrationKT08 PDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKT — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KT08 PDX

What car is KT08 PDX?

KT08 PDX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KT08 PDX?

The last recorded mileage for KT08 PDX was 118,081 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KT08 PDX passed its MOT?

KT08 PDX has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2024.

Is KT08 PDX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KT08 PDX 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 KT08 PDX?

KT08 PDX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.