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VE08 PKY

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 120,293 miles on the clock, averaging 8,232 miles per year, around 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 PKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,293
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,232

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,293 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,232
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE08 PKY 45k64k83k101k120k '11'20'17

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,065 miles
PASS
Mileage114,228 miles
Since last MOT+8,637 miles
PASS
Mileage105,591 miles
Since last MOT+11,179 miles
PASS
Mileage94,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,412 miles
Since last MOT+7,657 miles
PASS
Mileage86,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,388 miles
PASS
Mileage80,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,854 miles
PASS
Mileage72,513 miles
Since last MOT+6,956 miles
PASS
Mileage65,557 miles
Since last MOT+10,036 miles
PASS
Mileage55,521 miles
Since last MOT+10,588 miles
PASS
Mileage44,933 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 PKY
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 PKY

What car is VE08 PKY?

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

What is the mileage of VE08 PKY?

The last recorded mileage for VE08 PKY was 120,293 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE08 PKY passed its MOT?

VE08 PKY has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2020.

Is VE08 PKY ULEZ compliant?

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

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