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VN08 FJC

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 181,153 miles on the clock, averaging 13,391 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 VN08 FJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,153
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,391

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,153 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,206
Average per year13,391
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VN08 FJC 28k66k104k143k181k '11'22'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,153 miles
Since last MOT+11,206 miles
PASS
Mileage169,947 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,944 miles
Since last MOT+9,614 miles
PASS
Mileage160,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,330 miles
Since last MOT+17,283 miles
PASS
Mileage143,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,047 miles
Since last MOT+11,891 miles
PASS
Mileage131,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,156 miles
Since last MOT+15,274 miles
PASS
Mileage115,882 miles
Since last MOT+18,261 miles
PASS
Mileage97,621 miles
Since last MOT+18,408 miles
PASS
Mileage79,213 miles
Since last MOT+17,081 miles
PASS
Mileage62,132 miles
Since last MOT+9,815 miles
PASS
Mileage52,317 miles
Since last MOT+12,230 miles
PASS
Mileage40,087 miles
Since last MOT+12,406 miles
PASS
Mileage27,681 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 FJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVN — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About VN08 FJC

What car is VN08 FJC?

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

What is the mileage of VN08 FJC?

The last recorded mileage for VN08 FJC was 181,153 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VN08 FJC passed its MOT?

VN08 FJC has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2022.

Is VN08 FJC ULEZ compliant?

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

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