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KV08 LXX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 58,971 miles on the clock, averaging 3,026 miles per year, well 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 KV08 LXX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
58,971
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,026

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading58,971 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,320
Average per year3,026
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV08 LXX 13k24k36k47k59k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,971 miles
Since last MOT+1,320 miles
PASS
Mileage57,651 miles
Since last MOT+2,063 miles
PASS
Mileage55,588 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,587 miles
Since last MOT+2,501 miles
PASS
Mileage53,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,109 miles
PASS
Mileage50,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,082 miles
PASS
Mileage48,895 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,890 miles
Since last MOT+1,326 miles
PASS
Mileage47,564 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage43,910 miles
Since last MOT+3,536 miles
PASS
Mileage40,374 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage36,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage32,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,069 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage28,100 miles
Since last MOT+3,922 miles
PASS
Mileage24,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage20,803 miles
Since last MOT+3,957 miles
PASS
Mileage16,846 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage12,992 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

RegistrationKV08 LXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KV08 LXX

What car is KV08 LXX?

KV08 LXX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KV08 LXX?

The last recorded mileage for KV08 LXX was 58,971 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV08 LXX passed its MOT?

KV08 LXX has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2026.

Is KV08 LXX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV08 LXX 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 KV08 LXX?

KV08 LXX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.