Vehicle summary
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 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 106,349 miles on the clock, averaging 6,609 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 WM08 JKX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,349 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,651 |
| Average per year | 6,609 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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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
| Registration | WM08 JKX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WM — Bristol, West of England |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About WM08 JKX
What car is WM08 JKX?
WM08 JKX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.
What is the mileage of WM08 JKX?
The last recorded mileage for WM08 JKX was 106,349 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WM08 JKX passed its MOT?
WM08 JKX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2021.
Is WM08 JKX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM08 JKX 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 WM08 JKX?
WM08 JKX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.