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MA08 KZS

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 96,580 miles on the clock, averaging 7,007 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 MA08 KZS

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,580
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,007

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 reading96,580 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,205
Average per year7,007
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA08 KZS 38k53k67k82k97k '11'19'15

Check MA08 KZS

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,580 miles
Since last MOT+11,205 miles
PASS
Mileage85,375 miles
Since last MOT+3,548 miles
PASS
Mileage81,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,037 miles
PASS
Mileage78,790 miles
Since last MOT+12,415 miles
PASS
Mileage66,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,976 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,399 miles
Since last MOT+6,766 miles
PASS
Mileage53,633 miles
Since last MOT+6,030 miles
PASS
Mileage47,603 miles
Since last MOT+9,204 miles
PASS
Mileage38,399 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 KZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 KZS

What car is MA08 KZS?

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

What is the mileage of MA08 KZS?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 KZS was 96,580 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 KZS passed its MOT?

MA08 KZS has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Aug 2019.

Is MA08 KZS ULEZ compliant?

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

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