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WM08 VCA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Bristol, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 222,523 miles on the clock, averaging 11,038 miles per year, above 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 VCA

MOT Status
Due date passed
222,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,038

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading222,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,767
Average per year11,038
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM08 VCA 74k111k148k185k223k '11'24'17

Check WM08 VCA

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage222,523 miles
Since last MOT+11,767 miles
PASS
Mileage210,756 miles
Since last MOT+6,752 miles
PASS
Mileage204,004 miles
Since last MOT+11,747 miles
PASS
Mileage192,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,897 miles
PASS
Mileage185,360 miles
Since last MOT+8,355 miles
PASS
Mileage177,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,005 miles
Since last MOT+14,666 miles
PASS
Mileage162,339 miles
Since last MOT+17,111 miles
PASS
Mileage145,228 miles
Since last MOT+878 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,350 miles
Since last MOT+19,960 miles
PASS
Mileage124,390 miles
Since last MOT+13,039 miles
PASS
Mileage111,351 miles
Since last MOT+10,441 miles
PASS
Mileage100,910 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,839 miles
Since last MOT+7,992 miles
PASS
Mileage92,847 miles
Since last MOT+8,850 miles
PASS
Mileage83,997 miles
Since last MOT+9,711 miles
PASS
Mileage74,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,286 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

RegistrationWM08 VCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WM08 VCA

What car is WM08 VCA?

WM08 VCA is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WM08 VCA?

The last recorded mileage for WM08 VCA was 222,523 miles, recorded on 24 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM08 VCA passed its MOT?

WM08 VCA has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 24 Dec 2024.

Is WM08 VCA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM08 VCA 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 VCA?

WM08 VCA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.