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KV08 RCX

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 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 164,141 miles on the clock, averaging 7,077 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 KV08 RCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,141
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2010
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,077

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading164,141 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,847
Average per year7,077
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV08 RCX 64k89k114k139k164k '10'24'17

Check KV08 RCX

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage161,294 miles
Since last MOT+1,838 miles
PASS
Mileage159,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,435 miles
PASS
Mileage157,021 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,013 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage152,916 miles
Since last MOT+5,528 miles
PASS
Mileage147,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,388 miles
Since last MOT+16,321 miles
PASS
Mileage131,067 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,064 miles
Since last MOT+9,131 miles
PASS
Mileage121,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,096 miles
PASS
Mileage113,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,837 miles
Since last MOT+10,468 miles
PASS
Mileage103,369 miles
Since last MOT+9,214 miles
PASS
Mileage94,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage87,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,970 miles
PASS
Mileage80,782 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,780 miles
Since last MOT+7,377 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,403 miles
Since last MOT+9,065 miles
PASS
Mileage64,338 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 RCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 RCX

What car is KV08 RCX?

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

What is the mileage of KV08 RCX?

The last recorded mileage for KV08 RCX was 164,141 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV08 RCX passed its MOT?

KV08 RCX has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2024.

Is KV08 RCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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