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WF08 WTC

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 157,311 miles on the clock, averaging 11,994 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 WTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,311
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,994

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,311 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,994
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF08 WTC 24k58k91k124k157k '11'22'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,311 miles
Since last MOT+15,582 miles
PASS
Mileage141,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,729 miles
Since last MOT+8,179 miles
PASS
Mileage133,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,550 miles
Since last MOT+17,429 miles
PASS
Mileage116,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,121 miles
Since last MOT+21,041 miles
PASS
Mileage95,080 miles
Since last MOT+6,773 miles
PASS
Mileage88,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,307 miles
Since last MOT+9,465 miles
PASS
Mileage78,842 miles
Since last MOT+11,476 miles
PASS
Mileage67,366 miles
Since last MOT+13,381 miles
PASS
Mileage53,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,985 miles
Since last MOT+10,974 miles
PASS
Mileage43,011 miles
Since last MOT+9,380 miles
PASS
Mileage33,631 miles
Since last MOT+9,254 miles
PASS
Mileage24,377 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 WTC
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 WTC

What car is WF08 WTC?

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

What is the mileage of WF08 WTC?

The last recorded mileage for WF08 WTC was 157,311 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF08 WTC passed its MOT?

WF08 WTC has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2022.

Is WF08 WTC ULEZ compliant?

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

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