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PY08 FKM

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 79,069 miles on the clock, averaging 4,609 miles per year, well 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 PY08 FKM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,609

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,069 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,609
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY08 FKM 11k28k45k62k79k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,069 miles
Since last MOT+12,430 miles
PASS
Mileage66,639 miles
Since last MOT+2,908 miles
PASS
Mileage63,731 miles
Since last MOT+9,478 miles
PASS
Mileage54,253 miles
Since last MOT+9,507 miles
PASS
Mileage44,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,746 miles
Since last MOT+16,542 miles
PASS
Mileage28,204 miles
Since last MOT+7,212 miles
PASS
Mileage20,992 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
PASS
Mileage19,815 miles
Since last MOT+837 miles
PASS
Mileage18,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,978 miles
Since last MOT+1,273 miles
PASS
Mileage17,705 miles
Since last MOT+997 miles
PASS
Mileage16,708 miles
Since last MOT+2,112 miles
PASS
Mileage14,596 miles
Since last MOT+1,295 miles
PASS
Mileage13,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage10,714 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

RegistrationPY08 FKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PY08 FKM

What car is PY08 FKM?

PY08 FKM is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2008.

What is the mileage of PY08 FKM?

The last recorded mileage for PY08 FKM was 79,069 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY08 FKM passed its MOT?

PY08 FKM has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.

Is PY08 FKM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY08 FKM 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 PY08 FKM?

PY08 FKM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.