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VE08 DOH

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 200,546 miles on the clock, averaging 9,101 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 VE08 DOH

MOT Status
Due date passed
200,546
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,101

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading200,546 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,101
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE08 DOH 73k105k137k169k201k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage200,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage200,546 miles
Since last MOT+16,319 miles
PASS
Mileage184,227 miles
Since last MOT+9,516 miles
PASS
Mileage174,711 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage169,111 miles
Since last MOT+6,471 miles
PASS
Mileage162,640 miles
Since last MOT+4,766 miles
PASS
Mileage157,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,874 miles
Since last MOT+6,969 miles
PASS
Mileage150,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,386 miles
PASS
Mileage145,519 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage140,774 miles
Since last MOT+8,855 miles
PASS
Mileage131,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,424 miles
PASS
Mileage122,495 miles
Since last MOT+8,163 miles
PASS
Mileage114,332 miles
Since last MOT+8,892 miles
PASS
Mileage105,440 miles
Since last MOT+10,668 miles
PASS
Mileage94,772 miles
Since last MOT+21,581 miles
PASS
Mileage73,191 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,023 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 DOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About VE08 DOH

What car is VE08 DOH?

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

What is the mileage of VE08 DOH?

The last recorded mileage for VE08 DOH was 200,546 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE08 DOH passed its MOT?

VE08 DOH has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2025.

Is VE08 DOH ULEZ compliant?

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

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