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OY08 CXE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 92,364 miles on the clock, averaging 5,079 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 OY08 CXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,364
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,079

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 reading92,364 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,079
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY08 CXE 28k44k60k76k92k '11'23'18

Check OY08 CXE

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,364 miles
Since last MOT+3,181 miles
PASS
Mileage89,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,183 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage86,252 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,251 miles
Since last MOT+3,722 miles
PASS
Mileage82,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage77,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,627 miles
PASS
Mileage73,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage69,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,679 miles
PASS
Mileage65,535 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage59,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage54,595 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage49,044 miles
Since last MOT+9,143 miles
PASS
Mileage39,901 miles
Since last MOT+12,036 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,865 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 CXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About OY08 CXE

What car is OY08 CXE?

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

What is the mileage of OY08 CXE?

The last recorded mileage for OY08 CXE was 92,364 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY08 CXE passed its MOT?

OY08 CXE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2023.

Is OY08 CXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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