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SA08 TKU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 132,910 miles on the clock, averaging 7,291 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 SA08 TKU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
132,910
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,291

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,910 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,291
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA08 TKU 28k55k81k107k133k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,910 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,908 miles
Since last MOT+5,221 miles
PASS
Mileage127,687 miles
Since last MOT+7,560 miles
PASS
Mileage120,127 miles
Since last MOT+12,475 miles
PASS
Mileage107,652 miles
Since last MOT+8,302 miles
PASS
Mileage99,350 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,257 miles
Since last MOT+10,186 miles
PASS
Mileage89,071 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,062 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage81,984 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,982 miles
Since last MOT+12,502 miles
PASS
Mileage69,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,748 miles
PASS
Mileage60,732 miles
Since last MOT+8,813 miles
PASS
Mileage51,919 miles
Since last MOT+295 miles
PASS
Mileage51,624 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,623 miles
Since last MOT+1,951 miles
PASS
Mileage49,672 miles
Since last MOT+3,505 miles
PASS
Mileage46,167 miles
Since last MOT+2,928 miles
PASS
Mileage43,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,193 miles
PASS
Mileage37,046 miles
Since last MOT+8,652 miles
PASS
Mileage28,394 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

RegistrationSA08 TKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SA08 TKU

What car is SA08 TKU?

SA08 TKU is an white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SA08 TKU?

The last recorded mileage for SA08 TKU was 132,910 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA08 TKU passed its MOT?

SA08 TKU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2026.

Is SA08 TKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA08 TKU 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 SA08 TKU?

SA08 TKU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.