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LA08 CUC

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 169,456 miles on the clock, averaging 9,603 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 LA08 CUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,603

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,456 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,603
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA08 CUC 62k89k116k143k169k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,456 miles
Since last MOT+12,234 miles
PASS
Mileage157,222 miles
Since last MOT+2,217 miles
PASS
Mileage155,005 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,921 miles
Since last MOT+15,349 miles
PASS
Mileage139,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,572 miles
Since last MOT+8,273 miles
PASS
Mileage131,299 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,298 miles
Since last MOT+11,663 miles
PASS
Mileage119,635 miles
Since last MOT+20,684 miles
PASS
Mileage98,951 miles
Since last MOT+14,574 miles
PASS
Mileage84,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,219 miles
PASS
Mileage80,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage74,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,493 miles
PASS
Mileage69,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,851 miles
PASS
Mileage62,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,365 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

RegistrationLA08 CUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LA08 CUC

What car is LA08 CUC?

LA08 CUC is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LA08 CUC?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 CUC was 169,456 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 CUC passed its MOT?

LA08 CUC has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2022.

Is LA08 CUC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA08 CUC 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 LA08 CUC?

LA08 CUC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.