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VE08 KWC

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 131,847 miles on the clock, averaging 6,982 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 KWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,847
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,982

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,847 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,184
Average per year6,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE08 KWC 36k60k84k108k132k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,847 miles
Since last MOT+10,184 miles
PASS
Mileage121,663 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,653 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage114,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,137 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage106,246 miles
Since last MOT+7,515 miles
PASS
Mileage98,731 miles
Since last MOT+7,395 miles
PASS
Mileage91,336 miles
Since last MOT+10,849 miles
PASS
Mileage80,487 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,248 miles
PASS
Mileage76,236 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,231 miles
Since last MOT+4,430 miles
PASS
Mileage71,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage67,753 miles
Since last MOT+4,012 miles
PASS
Mileage63,741 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage59,081 miles
PASS
Mileage472,059 miles
Since last MOT+435,620 miles
PASS
Mileage36,439 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 KWC
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 KWC

What car is VE08 KWC?

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

What is the mileage of VE08 KWC?

The last recorded mileage for VE08 KWC was 131,847 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE08 KWC passed its MOT?

VE08 KWC has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2025.

Is VE08 KWC ULEZ compliant?

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

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