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WR08 FPN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 148,247 miles on the clock, averaging 7,643 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 WR08 FPN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
148,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,643

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,247 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,119
Average per year7,643
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR08 FPN 41k68k95k122k148k '12'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,247 miles
Since last MOT+12,119 miles
PASS
Mileage136,128 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,122 miles
Since last MOT+12,068 miles
PASS
Mileage124,054 miles
Since last MOT+13,260 miles
PASS
Mileage110,794 miles
Since last MOT+13,732 miles
PASS
Mileage97,062 miles
Since last MOT+11,423 miles
PASS
Mileage85,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,253 miles
PASS
Mileage81,386 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage77,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,758 miles
PASS
Mileage72,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage67,626 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage63,647 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage59,604 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,603 miles
Since last MOT+8,990 miles
PASS
Mileage50,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,799 miles
PASS
Mileage46,814 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
PASS
Mileage41,301 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

RegistrationWR08 FPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WR08 FPN

What car is WR08 FPN?

WR08 FPN is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WR08 FPN?

The last recorded mileage for WR08 FPN was 148,247 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR08 FPN passed its MOT?

WR08 FPN has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2026.

Is WR08 FPN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR08 FPN 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 WR08 FPN?

WR08 FPN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.