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WK08 KMO

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Truro, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 95,767 miles on the clock, averaging 6,478 miles per year, 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 WK08 KMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,767
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,478

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,767 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,478
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WK08 KMO 16k36k56k76k96k '11'23'18

Check WK08 KMO

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,767 miles
Since last MOT+9,921 miles
PASS
Mileage85,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,846 miles
Since last MOT+8,386 miles
PASS
Mileage77,460 miles
Since last MOT+4,198 miles
PASS
Mileage73,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,367 miles
PASS
Mileage65,895 miles
Since last MOT+8,462 miles
PASS
Mileage57,433 miles
Since last MOT+7,719 miles
PASS
Mileage49,714 miles
Since last MOT+6,284 miles
PASS
Mileage43,430 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage38,925 miles
Since last MOT+3,958 miles
PASS
Mileage34,967 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage31,100 miles
Since last MOT+9,149 miles
PASS
Mileage21,951 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage16,064 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

RegistrationWK08 KMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWK — Truro, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WK08 KMO

What car is WK08 KMO?

WK08 KMO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Truro in 2008.

What is the mileage of WK08 KMO?

The last recorded mileage for WK08 KMO was 95,767 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WK08 KMO passed its MOT?

WK08 KMO has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2023.

Is WK08 KMO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WK08 KMO 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 WK08 KMO?

WK08 KMO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.