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WV08 FPT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 152,572 miles on the clock, averaging 9,127 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 WV08 FPT

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,127

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,950
Average per year9,127
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV08 FPT 29k60k91k122k153k '11'24'18

Check WV08 FPT

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,572 miles
Since last MOT+6,950 miles
PASS
Mileage145,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,645 miles
PASS
Mileage135,977 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,856 miles
Since last MOT+9,781 miles
PASS
Mileage126,075 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,070 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
PASS
Mileage119,627 miles
Since last MOT+12,291 miles
PASS
Mileage107,336 miles
Since last MOT+18,496 miles
PASS
Mileage88,840 miles
Since last MOT+7,130 miles
PASS
Mileage81,710 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,675 miles
Since last MOT+14,742 miles
PASS
Mileage66,933 miles
Since last MOT+1,051 miles
PASS
Mileage65,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
PASS
Mileage59,967 miles
Since last MOT+8,058 miles
PASS
Mileage51,909 miles
Since last MOT+10,991 miles
PASS
Mileage40,918 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage32,578 miles
Since last MOT+3,923 miles
PASS
Mileage28,655 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

RegistrationWV08 FPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WV08 FPT

What car is WV08 FPT?

WV08 FPT is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WV08 FPT?

The last recorded mileage for WV08 FPT was 152,572 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV08 FPT passed its MOT?

WV08 FPT has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2024.

Is WV08 FPT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV08 FPT 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 WV08 FPT?

WV08 FPT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.