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MM08 WLH

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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 206,968 miles on the clock, averaging 45,035 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 MM08 WLH

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,968
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
45,035

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading206,968 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,681
Average per year45,035
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM08 WLH 101k127k154k180k207k '11'13'12

Check MM08 WLH

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,968 miles
Since last MOT+19,681 miles
PASS
Mileage187,287 miles
Since last MOT+86,616 miles
PASS
Mileage100,671 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,668 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

RegistrationMM08 WLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MM08 WLH

What car is MM08 WLH?

MM08 WLH is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MM08 WLH?

The last recorded mileage for MM08 WLH was 206,968 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM08 WLH passed its MOT?

MM08 WLH has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Dec 2013.

Is MM08 WLH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM08 WLH 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 MM08 WLH?

MM08 WLH is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.