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SP08 MWU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 222,664 miles on the clock, averaging 14,503 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 SP08 MWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
222,664
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
14,503

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading222,664 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,503
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP08 MWU 24k74k123k173k223k '11'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage222,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage222,664 miles
Since last MOT+10,085 miles
PASS
Mileage212,579 miles
Since last MOT+13,833 miles
PASS
Mileage198,746 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,743 miles
Since last MOT+15,310 miles
PASS
Mileage183,433 miles
Since last MOT+15,991 miles
PASS
Mileage167,442 miles
Since last MOT+13,244 miles
PASS
Mileage154,198 miles
Since last MOT+15,599 miles
PASS
Mileage138,599 miles
Since last MOT+13,122 miles
PASS
Mileage125,477 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,432 miles
Since last MOT+18,620 miles
PASS
Mileage106,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,812 miles
Since last MOT+16,401 miles
PASS
Mileage90,411 miles
Since last MOT+18,907 miles
PASS
Mileage71,504 miles
Since last MOT+22,228 miles
PASS
Mileage49,276 miles
Since last MOT+15,318 miles
PASS
Mileage33,958 miles
Since last MOT+4,601 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,357 miles
Since last MOT+5,518 miles
PASS
Mileage23,839 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

RegistrationSP08 MWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SP08 MWU

What car is SP08 MWU?

SP08 MWU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2008.

What is the mileage of SP08 MWU?

The last recorded mileage for SP08 MWU was 222,664 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP08 MWU passed its MOT?

SP08 MWU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2024.

Is SP08 MWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP08 MWU 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 SP08 MWU?

SP08 MWU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.