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VE08 CEN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 131,018 miles on the clock, averaging 7,068 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 VE08 CEN

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,018
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,068

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,018 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,930
Average per year7,068
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE08 CEN 57k76k94k113k131k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,018 miles
Since last MOT+9,930 miles
PASS
Mileage121,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,942 miles
PASS
Mileage116,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,146 miles
Since last MOT+14,198 miles
PASS
Mileage101,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,948 miles
Since last MOT+7,416 miles
PASS
Mileage94,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,440 miles
PASS
Mileage86,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,092 miles
Since last MOT+7,752 miles
PASS
Mileage78,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,340 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage72,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,579 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage67,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,847 miles
Since last MOT+5,416 miles
PASS
Mileage62,431 miles
Since last MOT+5,076 miles
PASS
Mileage57,355 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

RegistrationVE08 CEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About VE08 CEN

What car is VE08 CEN?

VE08 CEN is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2008.

What is the mileage of VE08 CEN?

The last recorded mileage for VE08 CEN was 131,018 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE08 CEN passed its MOT?

VE08 CEN has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2021.

Is VE08 CEN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE08 CEN 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 VE08 CEN?

VE08 CEN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.