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WK08 YNR

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 97,028 miles on the clock, averaging 6,472 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 YNR

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,028
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
6,472

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 reading97,028 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,868
Average per year6,472
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WK08 YNR 20k39k58k78k97k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,028 miles
Since last MOT+14,868 miles
PASS
Mileage82,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,434 miles
PASS
Mileage72,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,726 miles
Since last MOT+856 miles
PASS
Mileage71,870 miles
Since last MOT+901 miles
PASS
Mileage70,969 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,966 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
PASS
Mileage67,896 miles
Since last MOT+4,149 miles
PASS
Mileage63,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,447 miles
PASS
Mileage59,300 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage51,815 miles
Since last MOT+7,424 miles
PASS
Mileage44,391 miles
Since last MOT+6,639 miles
PASS
Mileage37,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
PASS
Mileage31,264 miles
Since last MOT+11,566 miles
PASS
Mileage19,698 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 YNR
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 YNR

What car is WK08 YNR?

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

What is the mileage of WK08 YNR?

The last recorded mileage for WK08 YNR was 97,028 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WK08 YNR passed its MOT?

WK08 YNR has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2023.

Is WK08 YNR ULEZ compliant?

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

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