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WK08 TBU

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 175,288 miles on the clock, averaging 8,934 miles per year, around 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 TBU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
175,288
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,934

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading175,288 miles
Reading date
Miles last year74
Average per year8,934
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WK08 TBU 41k74k108k142k175k '11'26'20

Check WK08 TBU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,288 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,214 miles
Since last MOT+6,169 miles
PASS
Mileage169,045 miles
Since last MOT+7,905 miles
PASS
Mileage161,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,140 miles
Since last MOT+7,717 miles
PASS
Mileage153,423 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,219 miles
Since last MOT+10,841 miles
PASS
Mileage142,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,378 miles
Since last MOT+12,123 miles
PASS
Mileage130,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,255 miles
Since last MOT+8,406 miles
PASS
Mileage121,849 miles
Since last MOT+12,549 miles
PASS
Mileage109,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,300 miles
Since last MOT+14,465 miles
PASS
Mileage94,835 miles
Since last MOT+11,091 miles
PASS
Mileage83,744 miles
Since last MOT+10,924 miles
PASS
Mileage72,820 miles
Since last MOT+7,854 miles
PASS
Mileage64,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage60,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage55,916 miles
Since last MOT+6,130 miles
PASS
Mileage49,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,786 miles
Since last MOT+8,891 miles
PASS
Mileage40,895 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 TBU
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 TBU

What car is WK08 TBU?

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

What is the mileage of WK08 TBU?

The last recorded mileage for WK08 TBU was 175,288 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WK08 TBU passed its MOT?

WK08 TBU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2026.

Is WK08 TBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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