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LG08 SYO

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 160,301 miles on the clock, averaging 6,475 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for LG08 SYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,301
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,475

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading160,301 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,892
Average per year6,475
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG08 SYO 86k105k123k142k160k '11'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,301 miles
Since last MOT+8,892 miles
PASS
Mileage151,409 miles
Since last MOT+7,184 miles
PASS
Mileage144,225 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
PASS
Mileage140,668 miles
Since last MOT+10,985 miles
PASS
Mileage129,683 miles
Since last MOT+11,000 miles
PASS
Mileage118,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,683 miles
Since last MOT+13,413 miles
PASS
Mileage105,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,270 miles
Since last MOT+17,473 miles
PASS
Mileage87,797 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,703 miles
Since last MOT+21,206 miles
PASS
Mileage66,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,497 miles
Since last MOT+11,957 miles
PASS
Mileage54,540 miles
PASS
Mileage86,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,259 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 SYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LG08 SYO

What car is LG08 SYO?

LG08 SYO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LG08 SYO?

The last recorded mileage for LG08 SYO was 160,301 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG08 SYO passed its MOT?

LG08 SYO has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2022.

Is LG08 SYO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG08 SYO is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is LG08 SYO?

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