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WF08 GRX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 48,975 miles on the clock, averaging 3,800 miles per year, well below 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 WF08 GRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,975
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,800

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,975 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,668
Average per year3,800
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF08 GRX 7k18k28k39k49k '11'22'17

Check WF08 GRX

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,668 miles
PASS
Mileage45,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage41,453 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,464 miles
Since last MOT+3,382 miles
PASS
Mileage38,082 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage34,317 miles
Since last MOT+5,646 miles
PASS
Mileage28,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,671 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage24,136 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage20,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
PASS
Mileage15,223 miles
Since last MOT+2,339 miles
PASS
Mileage12,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,884 miles
Since last MOT+2,734 miles
PASS
Mileage10,150 miles
Since last MOT+2,659 miles
PASS
Mileage7,491 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

RegistrationWF08 GRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WF08 GRX

What car is WF08 GRX?

WF08 GRX is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2008.

What is the mileage of WF08 GRX?

The last recorded mileage for WF08 GRX was 48,975 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF08 GRX passed its MOT?

WF08 GRX has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2022.

Is WF08 GRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF08 GRX 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 WF08 GRX?

WF08 GRX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.