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WK08 VMH

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Truro, West of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 131,269 miles on the clock, averaging 5,431 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 VMH

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,431

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,269 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,262
Average per year5,431
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WK08 VMH 51k71k91k111k131k '11'26'18

Check WK08 VMH

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage131,269 miles
Since last MOT+11,262 miles
PASS
Mileage120,007 miles
Since last MOT+1,354 miles
PASS
Mileage118,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,253 miles
PASS
Mileage114,400 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,911 miles
PASS
Mileage110,487 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage105,549 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,382 miles
Since last MOT+7,857 miles
PASS
Mileage97,525 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,516 miles
Since last MOT+9,119 miles
PASS
Mileage88,397 miles
Since last MOT+2,391 miles
PASS
Mileage86,006 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,947 miles
Since last MOT+3,049 miles
PASS
Mileage82,898 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,864 miles
Since last MOT+2,414 miles
PASS
Mileage80,450 miles
Since last MOT+3,786 miles
PASS
Mileage76,664 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage72,738 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,717 miles
Since last MOT+5,127 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,590 miles
Since last MOT+16,662 miles
PASS
Mileage50,928 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 VMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 VMH

What car is WK08 VMH?

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

What is the mileage of WK08 VMH?

The last recorded mileage for WK08 VMH was 131,269 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WK08 VMH passed its MOT?

WK08 VMH has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 25 Feb 2026.

Is WK08 VMH ULEZ compliant?

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

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