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MA08 KXV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 202,115 miles on the clock, averaging 9,279 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 MA08 KXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,279

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 reading202,115 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,236
Average per year9,279
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA08 KXV 133k150k167k185k202k '11'18'14

Check MA08 KXV

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,115 miles
Since last MOT+7,236 miles
PASS
Mileage194,879 miles
Since last MOT+10,501 miles
PASS
Mileage184,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,384 miles
PASS
Mileage176,994 miles
Since last MOT+7,445 miles
PASS
Mileage169,549 miles
Since last MOT+90,141 miles
PASS
Mileage79,408 miles
PASS
Mileage147,199 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,197 miles
Since last MOT+14,556 miles
PASS
Mileage132,641 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

RegistrationMA08 KXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MA08 KXV

What car is MA08 KXV?

MA08 KXV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MA08 KXV?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 KXV was 202,115 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 KXV passed its MOT?

MA08 KXV has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2018.

Is MA08 KXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA08 KXV 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 MA08 KXV?

MA08 KXV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.