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SC08 MCF

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 148,600 miles on the clock, averaging 8,067 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 SC08 MCF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
148,600
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
8,067

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,600 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,067
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC08 MCF 30k60k89k119k149k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
PASS
Mileage145,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,816 miles
Since last MOT+3,918 miles
PASS
Mileage141,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,898 miles
Since last MOT+11,304 miles
PASS
Mileage130,594 miles
Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
Mileage120,515 miles
Since last MOT+5,746 miles
PASS
Mileage114,769 miles
Since last MOT+5,092 miles
PASS
Mileage109,677 miles
Since last MOT+3,788 miles
PASS
Mileage105,889 miles
Since last MOT+9,256 miles
PASS
Mileage96,633 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,629 miles
Since last MOT+12,473 miles
PASS
Mileage84,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,156 miles
Since last MOT+12,949 miles
PASS
Mileage71,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,207 miles
Since last MOT+11,659 miles
PASS
Mileage59,548 miles
Since last MOT+9,411 miles
PASS
Mileage50,137 miles
Since last MOT+7,756 miles
PASS
Mileage42,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage36,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,039 miles
PASS
Mileage29,999 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

RegistrationSC08 MCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SC08 MCF

What car is SC08 MCF?

SC08 MCF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SC08 MCF?

The last recorded mileage for SC08 MCF was 148,600 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC08 MCF passed its MOT?

SC08 MCF has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2026.

Is SC08 MCF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC08 MCF 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 SC08 MCF?

SC08 MCF is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.