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LG08 EKD

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 106,074 miles on the clock, averaging 4,660 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 LG08 EKD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
106,074
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,660

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,074 miles
Reading date
Miles last year34
Average per year4,660
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG08 EKD 36k54k71k89k106k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,074 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,040 miles
Since last MOT+669 miles
PASS
Mileage105,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,371 miles
Since last MOT+826 miles
PASS
Mileage104,545 miles
Since last MOT+903 miles
PASS
Mileage103,642 miles
Since last MOT+1,256 miles
PASS
Mileage102,386 miles
Since last MOT+1,779 miles
PASS
Mileage100,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,153 miles
PASS
Mileage95,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,188 miles
PASS
Mileage90,266 miles
Since last MOT+6,643 miles
PASS
Mileage83,623 miles
Since last MOT+9,115 miles
PASS
Mileage74,508 miles
Since last MOT+7,042 miles
PASS
Mileage67,466 miles
Since last MOT+7,394 miles
PASS
Mileage60,072 miles
Since last MOT+7,610 miles
PASS
Mileage52,462 miles
Since last MOT+8,084 miles
PASS
Mileage44,378 miles
Since last MOT+8,113 miles
PASS
Mileage36,265 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

RegistrationLG08 EKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LG08 EKD

What car is LG08 EKD?

LG08 EKD is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LG08 EKD?

The last recorded mileage for LG08 EKD was 106,074 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG08 EKD passed its MOT?

LG08 EKD has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2026.

Is LG08 EKD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG08 EKD 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 LG08 EKD?

LG08 EKD is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.