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VN08 CDF

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 164,284 miles on the clock, averaging 7,642 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 VN08 CDF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
164,284
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,642

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 reading164,284 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,642
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VN08 CDF 54k81k109k137k164k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,284 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,283 miles
Since last MOT+9,577 miles
PASS
Mileage154,706 miles
Since last MOT+8,963 miles
PASS
Mileage145,743 miles
Since last MOT+8,800 miles
PASS
Mileage136,943 miles
Since last MOT+9,144 miles
PASS
Mileage127,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,799 miles
Since last MOT+4,726 miles
PASS
Mileage123,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,827 miles
PASS
Mileage115,246 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage106,448 miles
Since last MOT+9,961 miles
PASS
Mileage96,487 miles
Since last MOT+9,867 miles
PASS
Mileage86,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,977 miles
PASS
Mileage76,643 miles
Since last MOT+5,465 miles
PASS
Mileage71,178 miles
Since last MOT+1,264 miles
PASS
Mileage69,914 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage64,689 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage60,258 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
PASS
Mileage53,618 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

RegistrationVN08 CDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVN — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About VN08 CDF

What car is VN08 CDF?

VN08 CDF is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2008.

What is the mileage of VN08 CDF?

The last recorded mileage for VN08 CDF was 164,284 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VN08 CDF passed its MOT?

VN08 CDF has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.

Is VN08 CDF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VN08 CDF 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 VN08 CDF?

VN08 CDF is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.