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KV08 WUX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 151,172 miles on the clock, averaging 9,078 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 KV08 WUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,172
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,078

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,172 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,477
Average per year9,078
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV08 WUX 21k54k86k119k151k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,172 miles
Since last MOT+7,477 miles
PASS
Mileage143,695 miles
Since last MOT+269 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,426 miles
Since last MOT+7,562 miles
PASS
Mileage135,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,697 miles
PASS
Mileage128,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,943 miles
PASS
Mileage121,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,147 miles
PASS
Mileage118,077 miles
Since last MOT+565 miles
PASS
Mileage117,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,512 miles
Since last MOT+13,540 miles
PASS
Mileage103,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,972 miles
Since last MOT+13,089 miles
PASS
Mileage90,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,883 miles
Since last MOT+12,541 miles
PASS
Mileage78,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,342 miles
Since last MOT+12,945 miles
PASS
Mileage65,397 miles
Since last MOT+10,996 miles
PASS
Mileage54,401 miles
Since last MOT+27,822 miles
PASS
Mileage26,579 miles
Since last MOT+5,250 miles
PASS
Mileage21,329 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 WUX
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 WUX

What car is KV08 WUX?

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

What is the mileage of KV08 WUX?

The last recorded mileage for KV08 WUX was 151,172 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV08 WUX passed its MOT?

KV08 WUX has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2025.

Is KV08 WUX ULEZ compliant?

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

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