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LG08 YHK

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 190,950 miles on the clock, averaging 11,254 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 LG08 YHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,950
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,254

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading190,950 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,254
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LG08 YHK 29k69k110k150k191k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,950 miles
Since last MOT+1,691 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,259 miles
Since last MOT+18,517 miles
PASS
Mileage170,742 miles
Since last MOT+9,924 miles
PASS
Mileage160,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,818 miles
Since last MOT+11,883 miles
PASS
Mileage148,935 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,907 miles
Since last MOT+10,132 miles
PASS
Mileage138,775 miles
Since last MOT+8,747 miles
PASS
Mileage130,028 miles
Since last MOT+8,525 miles
PASS
Mileage121,503 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,403 miles
Since last MOT+11,281 miles
PASS
Mileage110,122 miles
Since last MOT+11,700 miles
PASS
Mileage98,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,422 miles
Since last MOT+9,061 miles
PASS
Mileage89,361 miles
Since last MOT+8,962 miles
PASS
Mileage80,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,399 miles
Since last MOT+12,821 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,578 miles
Since last MOT+12,068 miles
PASS
Mileage55,510 miles
Since last MOT+20,511 miles
PASS
Mileage34,999 miles
Since last MOT+6,333 miles
PASS
Mileage28,666 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 YHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LG08 YHK

What car is LG08 YHK?

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

What is the mileage of LG08 YHK?

The last recorded mileage for LG08 YHK was 190,950 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG08 YHK passed its MOT?

LG08 YHK has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2025.

Is LG08 YHK ULEZ compliant?

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

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