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MK08 VSX

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 168,020 miles on the clock, averaging 9,812 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 MK08 VSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,812

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,932
Average per year9,812
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK08 VSX 51k80k110k139k168k '11'23'17

Check MK08 VSX

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,020 miles
Since last MOT+7,932 miles
PASS
Mileage160,088 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage156,294 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,239 miles
Since last MOT+17,688 miles
PASS
Mileage138,551 miles
Since last MOT+13,858 miles
PASS
Mileage124,693 miles
Since last MOT+10,592 miles
PASS
Mileage114,101 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,059 miles
Since last MOT+11,341 miles
PASS
Mileage102,718 miles
Since last MOT+10,928 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,790 miles
Since last MOT+10,763 miles
PASS
Mileage81,027 miles
Since last MOT+10,321 miles
PASS
Mileage70,706 miles
Since last MOT+8,558 miles
PASS
Mileage62,148 miles
Since last MOT+10,977 miles
PASS
Mileage51,171 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

RegistrationMK08 VSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MK08 VSX

What car is MK08 VSX?

MK08 VSX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MK08 VSX?

The last recorded mileage for MK08 VSX was 168,020 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK08 VSX passed its MOT?

MK08 VSX has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2023.

Is MK08 VSX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK08 VSX 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 MK08 VSX?

MK08 VSX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.