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KX08 KAJ

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 127,982 miles on the clock, averaging 6,873 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 KX08 KAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,982
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
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
6,873

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,982 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,905
Average per year6,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX08 KAJ 33k56k80k104k128k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage127,982 miles
Since last MOT+8,905 miles
PASS
Mileage119,077 miles
Since last MOT+7,879 miles
PASS
Mileage111,198 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,197 miles
Since last MOT+5,643 miles
PASS
Mileage105,554 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,546 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
PASS
Mileage100,115 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,010 miles
PASS
Mileage96,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,078 miles
PASS
Mileage92,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,651 miles
PASS
Mileage87,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,375 miles
Since last MOT+8,753 miles
PASS
Mileage78,622 miles
Since last MOT+10,498 miles
PASS
Mileage68,124 miles
Since last MOT+4,961 miles
PASS
Mileage63,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,163 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage57,900 miles
Since last MOT+5,749 miles
PASS
Mileage52,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,499 miles
PASS
Mileage45,652 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,589 miles
Since last MOT+13,089 miles
PASS
Mileage32,500 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

RegistrationKX08 KAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KX08 KAJ

What car is KX08 KAJ?

KX08 KAJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KX08 KAJ?

The last recorded mileage for KX08 KAJ was 127,982 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX08 KAJ passed its MOT?

KX08 KAJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 13 Feb 2025.

Is KX08 KAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX08 KAJ 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 KX08 KAJ?

KX08 KAJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.