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FY58 LGG

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 119,754 miles on the clock, averaging 6,469 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 FY58 LGG

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,754
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
6,469

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,754 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,087
Average per year6,469
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FY58 LGG 38k58k79k99k120k '11'24'18

Check FY58 LGG

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage119,754 miles
Since last MOT+6,087 miles
PASS
Mileage113,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,667 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage106,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,102 miles
PASS
Mileage101,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,682 miles
PASS
Mileage96,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,893 miles
PASS
Mileage89,582 miles
Since last MOT+9,558 miles
PASS
Mileage80,024 miles
Since last MOT+10,688 miles
PASS
Mileage69,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,413 miles
PASS
Mileage67,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,847 miles
PASS
Mileage61,076 miles
Since last MOT+3,779 miles
PASS
Mileage57,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,704 miles
PASS
Mileage51,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage46,667 miles
Since last MOT+8,670 miles
PASS
Mileage37,997 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

RegistrationFY58 LGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About FY58 LGG

What car is FY58 LGG?

FY58 LGG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2008.

What is the mileage of FY58 LGG?

The last recorded mileage for FY58 LGG was 119,754 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY58 LGG passed its MOT?

FY58 LGG has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 8 Apr 2024.

Is FY58 LGG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY58 LGG 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 FY58 LGG?

FY58 LGG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.