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KV08 WWS

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 119,602 miles on the clock, averaging 6,818 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 WWS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
119,602
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,818

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 reading119,602 miles
Reading date
Miles last year995
Average per year6,818
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV08 WWS 18k44k69k94k120k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,602 miles
Since last MOT+995 miles
PASS
Mileage118,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,468 miles
PASS
Mileage112,139 miles
Since last MOT+12,204 miles
PASS
Mileage99,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,935 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
PASS
Mileage94,458 miles
Since last MOT+7,291 miles
PASS
Mileage87,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,708 miles
PASS
Mileage81,459 miles
Since last MOT+11,371 miles
PASS
Mileage70,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,565 miles
PASS
Mileage62,523 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,520 miles
Since last MOT+853 miles
PASS
Mileage61,667 miles
Since last MOT+7,803 miles
PASS
Mileage53,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,767 miles
PASS
Mileage46,097 miles
Since last MOT+7,103 miles
PASS
Mileage38,994 miles
Since last MOT+7,215 miles
PASS
Mileage31,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage25,309 miles
Since last MOT+6,829 miles
PASS
Mileage18,480 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 WWS
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 WWS

What car is KV08 WWS?

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

What is the mileage of KV08 WWS?

The last recorded mileage for KV08 WWS was 119,602 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV08 WWS passed its MOT?

KV08 WWS has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2026.

Is KV08 WWS ULEZ compliant?

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

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