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GD08 LME

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 116,740 miles on the clock, averaging 4,025 miles per year, well 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 GD08 LME

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,025

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

Low mileage
Latest reading116,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,535
Average per year4,025
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GD08 LME 59k74k88k102k117k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,740 miles
Since last MOT+1,535 miles
PASS
Mileage115,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,205 miles
Since last MOT+1,744 miles
PASS
Mileage113,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
PASS
Mileage111,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage107,352 miles
Since last MOT+1,922 miles
PASS
Mileage105,430 miles
Since last MOT+2,597 miles
PASS
Mileage102,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,833 miles
Since last MOT+3,253 miles
PASS
Mileage99,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
PASS
Mileage96,507 miles
Since last MOT+3,159 miles
PASS
Mileage93,348 miles
Since last MOT+2,633 miles
PASS
Mileage90,715 miles
Since last MOT+3,605 miles
PASS
Mileage87,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,845 miles
PASS
Mileage80,265 miles
Since last MOT+8,917 miles
PASS
Mileage71,348 miles
Since last MOT+12,046 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,302 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

RegistrationGD08 LME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGD — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GD08 LME

What car is GD08 LME?

GD08 LME is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GD08 LME?

The last recorded mileage for GD08 LME was 116,740 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD08 LME passed its MOT?

GD08 LME has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2025.

Is GD08 LME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD08 LME 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 GD08 LME?

GD08 LME is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.