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ST08 KWZ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 40,366 miles on the clock, averaging 3,754 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 ST08 KWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,366
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
3,754

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading40,366 miles
Reading date
Miles last year154
Average per year3,754
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ST08 KWZ 27k30k34k37k40k '11'14'13

Check ST08 KWZ

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,366 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,904 miles
PASS
Mileage37,308 miles
Since last MOT+3,628 miles
PASS
Mileage33,680 miles
Since last MOT+3,226 miles
PASS
Mileage30,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,719 miles
PASS
Mileage26,735 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

RegistrationST08 KWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About ST08 KWZ

What car is ST08 KWZ?

ST08 KWZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2008.

What is the mileage of ST08 KWZ?

The last recorded mileage for ST08 KWZ was 40,366 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST08 KWZ passed its MOT?

ST08 KWZ has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Dec 2014.

Is ST08 KWZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST08 KWZ 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 ST08 KWZ?

ST08 KWZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.