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FY58 LWF

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 188,342 miles on the clock, averaging 8,512 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 FY58 LWF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
188,342
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,512

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading188,342 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,512
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY58 LWF 62k94k125k157k188k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,342 miles
Since last MOT+10,860 miles
PASS
Mileage177,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage172,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,827 miles
Since last MOT+7,613 miles
PASS
Mileage165,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,214 miles
Since last MOT+9,949 miles
PASS
Mileage155,265 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,425 miles
PASS
Mileage147,836 miles
Since last MOT+14,592 miles
PASS
Mileage133,244 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,231 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage129,462 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,376 miles
Since last MOT+4,895 miles
PASS
Mileage124,481 miles
Since last MOT+11,747 miles
PASS
Mileage112,734 miles
Since last MOT+16,267 miles
PASS
Mileage96,467 miles
Since last MOT+14,139 miles
PASS
Mileage82,328 miles
Since last MOT+11,131 miles
PASS
Mileage71,197 miles
Since last MOT+8,797 miles
PASS
Mileage62,400 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 LWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 LWF

What car is FY58 LWF?

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

What is the mileage of FY58 LWF?

The last recorded mileage for FY58 LWF was 188,342 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY58 LWF passed its MOT?

FY58 LWF has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2026.

Is FY58 LWF ULEZ compliant?

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

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