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VE08 RRO

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 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 193,829 miles on the clock, averaging 11,177 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 RRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,829
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,177

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading193,829 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,619
Average per year11,177
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE08 RRO 62k95k128k161k194k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,829 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage189,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,365 miles
PASS
Mileage186,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,708 miles
PASS
Mileage181,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,137 miles
Since last MOT+22,903 miles
PASS
Mileage158,234 miles
Since last MOT+20,774 miles
PASS
Mileage137,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,460 miles
Since last MOT+9,790 miles
PASS
Mileage127,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage123,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,663 miles
Since last MOT+4,847 miles
PASS
Mileage118,816 miles
Since last MOT+16,168 miles
PASS
Mileage102,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,648 miles
Since last MOT+19,695 miles
PASS
Mileage82,953 miles
Since last MOT+21,160 miles
PASS
Mileage61,793 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 RRO
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 RRO

What car is VE08 RRO?

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

What is the mileage of VE08 RRO?

The last recorded mileage for VE08 RRO was 193,829 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE08 RRO passed its MOT?

VE08 RRO has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2023.

Is VE08 RRO ULEZ compliant?

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

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