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VE08 KVR

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 157,515 miles on the clock, averaging 9,138 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 KVR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
157,515
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
9,138

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 reading157,515 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year9,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE08 KVR 26k59k92k125k158k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,515 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,510 miles
Since last MOT+12,224 miles
PASS
Mileage145,286 miles
Since last MOT+9,584 miles
PASS
Mileage135,702 miles
Since last MOT+14,015 miles
PASS
Mileage121,687 miles
Since last MOT+13,838 miles
PASS
Mileage107,849 miles
Since last MOT+8,467 miles
PASS
Mileage99,382 miles
Since last MOT+19,538 miles
PASS
Mileage79,844 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,819 miles
Since last MOT+20,574 miles
PASS
Mileage59,245 miles
Since last MOT+2,835 miles
PASS
Mileage56,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage51,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,103 miles
Since last MOT+3,843 miles
PASS
Mileage47,260 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage43,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage37,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,388 miles
PASS
Mileage32,464 miles
Since last MOT+6,825 miles
PASS
Mileage25,639 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 KVR
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 KVR

What car is VE08 KVR?

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

What is the mileage of VE08 KVR?

The last recorded mileage for VE08 KVR was 157,515 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE08 KVR passed its MOT?

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

Is VE08 KVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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