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VN08 UDW

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 202,116 miles on the clock, averaging 12,300 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 UDW

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,116
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,300

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading202,116 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,300
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VN08 UDW 37k78k119k161k202k '11'24'19

Check VN08 UDW

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,116 miles
Since last MOT+16,120 miles
PASS
Mileage185,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,996 miles
Since last MOT+13,911 miles
PASS
Mileage172,085 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,067 miles
Since last MOT+15,116 miles
PASS
Mileage156,951 miles
Since last MOT+19,494 miles
PASS
Mileage137,457 miles
Since last MOT+15,994 miles
PASS
Mileage121,463 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,457 miles
Since last MOT+14,344 miles
PASS
Mileage107,113 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,110 miles
Since last MOT+13,047 miles
PASS
Mileage94,063 miles
Since last MOT+7,363 miles
PASS
Mileage86,700 miles
Since last MOT+8,452 miles
PASS
Mileage78,248 miles
Since last MOT+9,007 miles
PASS
Mileage69,241 miles
Since last MOT+11,523 miles
PASS
Mileage57,718 miles
Since last MOT+10,737 miles
PASS
Mileage46,981 miles
Since last MOT+10,104 miles
PASS
Mileage36,877 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 UDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVN — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About VN08 UDW

What car is VN08 UDW?

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

What is the mileage of VN08 UDW?

The last recorded mileage for VN08 UDW was 202,116 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VN08 UDW passed its MOT?

VN08 UDW has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2024.

Is VN08 UDW ULEZ compliant?

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

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