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VE08 KVP

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 68,777 miles on the clock, averaging 2,971 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 VE08 KVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,777
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2010
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,971

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,777 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,623
Average per year2,971
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE08 KVP 25k36k47k58k69k '10'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,623 miles
PASS
Mileage66,154 miles
Since last MOT+2,228 miles
PASS
Mileage63,926 miles
Since last MOT+2,380 miles
PASS
Mileage61,546 miles
Since last MOT+1,883 miles
PASS
Mileage59,663 miles
Since last MOT+1,277 miles
PASS
Mileage58,386 miles
Since last MOT+1,641 miles
PASS
Mileage56,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,262 miles
PASS
Mileage54,483 miles
Since last MOT+2,409 miles
PASS
Mileage52,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,369 miles
PASS
Mileage49,705 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage47,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,207 miles
Since last MOT+2,704 miles
PASS
Mileage44,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,713 miles
PASS
Mileage38,790 miles
Since last MOT+3,871 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,919 miles
Since last MOT+3,114 miles
PASS
Mileage31,805 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage24,617 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 KVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About VE08 KVP

What car is VE08 KVP?

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

What is the mileage of VE08 KVP?

The last recorded mileage for VE08 KVP was 68,777 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE08 KVP passed its MOT?

VE08 KVP has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2025.

Is VE08 KVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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