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NG08 UST

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 138,341 miles on the clock, averaging 7,180 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 NG08 UST

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,180

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,081
Average per year7,180
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NG08 UST 35k61k86k112k138k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,341 miles
Since last MOT+9,081 miles
PASS
Mileage129,260 miles
Since last MOT+9,166 miles
PASS
Mileage120,094 miles
Since last MOT+7,038 miles
PASS
Mileage113,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,056 miles
Since last MOT+5,935 miles
PASS
Mileage107,121 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,117 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage102,533 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,531 miles
Since last MOT+7,082 miles
PASS
Mileage95,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage90,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
PASS
Mileage85,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,145 miles
Since last MOT+6,115 miles
PASS
Mileage79,030 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,025 miles
Since last MOT+6,123 miles
PASS
Mileage72,902 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,901 miles
Since last MOT+9,683 miles
PASS
Mileage63,218 miles
Since last MOT+6,681 miles
PASS
Mileage56,537 miles
Since last MOT+7,445 miles
PASS
Mileage49,092 miles
Since last MOT+14,532 miles
PASS
Mileage34,560 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

RegistrationNG08 UST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeNG — Newcastle, North
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About NG08 UST

What car is NG08 UST?

NG08 UST is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2008.

What is the mileage of NG08 UST?

The last recorded mileage for NG08 UST was 138,341 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG08 UST passed its MOT?

NG08 UST has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2025.

Is NG08 UST ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG08 UST 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 NG08 UST?

NG08 UST is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.