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RO08 KFY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 205,586 miles on the clock, averaging 17,448 miles per year, above 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 RO08 KFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,586
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
17,448

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading205,586 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year17,448
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO08 KFY 62k98k134k170k206k '11'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,586 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,579 miles
Since last MOT+15,645 miles
PASS
Mileage189,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,934 miles
Since last MOT+16,989 miles
PASS
Mileage172,945 miles
Since last MOT+191 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,754 miles
Since last MOT+16,932 miles
PASS
Mileage155,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,822 miles
Since last MOT+23,462 miles
PASS
Mileage132,360 miles
Since last MOT+25,224 miles
PASS
Mileage107,136 miles
Since last MOT+20,355 miles
PASS
Mileage86,781 miles
Since last MOT+12,522 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,259 miles
Since last MOT+12,463 miles
PASS
Mileage61,796 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

RegistrationRO08 KFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RO08 KFY

What car is RO08 KFY?

RO08 KFY is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RO08 KFY?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 KFY was 205,586 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 KFY passed its MOT?

RO08 KFY has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2019.

Is RO08 KFY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO08 KFY 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 RO08 KFY?

RO08 KFY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.