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OY08 CWW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 136,865 miles on the clock, averaging 9,000 miles per year, around 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 OY08 CWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,865
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,000

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,865 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,999
Average per year9,000
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY08 CWW 31k57k84k110k137k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,999 miles
PASS
Mileage127,866 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,844 miles
Since last MOT+12,276 miles
PASS
Mileage115,568 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,532 miles
Since last MOT+7,978 miles
PASS
Mileage107,554 miles
Since last MOT+10,807 miles
PASS
Mileage96,747 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,732 miles
Since last MOT+12,573 miles
PASS
Mileage84,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,159 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage80,208 miles
Since last MOT+7,777 miles
PASS
Mileage72,431 miles
Since last MOT+6,616 miles
PASS
Mileage65,815 miles
Since last MOT+7,028 miles
PASS
Mileage58,787 miles
Since last MOT+7,667 miles
PASS
Mileage51,120 miles
Since last MOT+10,070 miles
PASS
Mileage41,050 miles
Since last MOT+10,241 miles
PASS
Mileage30,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,809 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

RegistrationOY08 CWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About OY08 CWW

What car is OY08 CWW?

OY08 CWW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2008.

What is the mileage of OY08 CWW?

The last recorded mileage for OY08 CWW was 136,865 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY08 CWW passed its MOT?

OY08 CWW has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2022.

Is OY08 CWW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY08 CWW 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 OY08 CWW?

OY08 CWW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.