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PE08 VCU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 131,563 miles on the clock, averaging 7,617 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 PE08 VCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,563
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,617

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 reading131,563 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,323
Average per year7,617
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE08 VCU 37k60k84k108k132k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,323 miles
PASS
Mileage122,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,240 miles
Since last MOT+8,008 miles
PASS
Mileage114,232 miles
Since last MOT+161 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,071 miles
Since last MOT+12,040 miles
PASS
Mileage102,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,370 miles
PASS
Mileage95,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,770 miles
PASS
Mileage87,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,891 miles
Since last MOT+4,266 miles
PASS
Mileage83,625 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,623 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage76,935 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,877 miles
PASS
Mileage70,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,344 miles
PASS
Mileage64,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,181 miles
PASS
Mileage60,408 miles
Since last MOT+883 miles
PASS
Mileage59,525 miles
Since last MOT+12,692 miles
PASS
Mileage46,833 miles
Since last MOT+10,198 miles
PASS
Mileage36,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,635 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

RegistrationPE08 VCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PE08 VCU

What car is PE08 VCU?

PE08 VCU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PE08 VCU?

The last recorded mileage for PE08 VCU was 131,563 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE08 VCU passed its MOT?

PE08 VCU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2023.

Is PE08 VCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE08 VCU 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 PE08 VCU?

PE08 VCU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.