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WF08 UBR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 194,048 miles on the clock, averaging 10,223 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 WF08 UBR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
194,048
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,223

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 reading194,048 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,295
Average per year10,223
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF08 UBR 40k79k117k156k194k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,048 miles
Since last MOT+14,295 miles
PASS
Mileage179,753 miles
Since last MOT+10,974 miles
PASS
Mileage168,779 miles
Since last MOT+13,768 miles
PASS
Mileage155,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,011 miles
Since last MOT+13,155 miles
PASS
Mileage141,856 miles
Since last MOT+19,798 miles
PASS
Mileage122,058 miles
Since last MOT+12,962 miles
PASS
Mileage109,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,096 miles
Since last MOT+8,401 miles
PASS
Mileage100,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,695 miles
Since last MOT+10,714 miles
PASS
Mileage89,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,981 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage81,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,526 miles
Since last MOT+8,600 miles
PASS
Mileage72,926 miles
Since last MOT+7,917 miles
PASS
Mileage65,009 miles
Since last MOT+7,492 miles
PASS
Mileage57,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,517 miles
Since last MOT+7,308 miles
PASS
Mileage50,209 miles
Since last MOT+10,093 miles
PASS
Mileage40,116 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 UBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 UBR

What car is WF08 UBR?

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

What is the mileage of WF08 UBR?

The last recorded mileage for WF08 UBR was 194,048 miles, recorded on 2 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF08 UBR passed its MOT?

WF08 UBR has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2026.

Is WF08 UBR ULEZ compliant?

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

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