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LJ08 AOL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 66,373 miles on the clock, averaging 3,320 miles per year, well 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 LJ08 AOL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
66,373
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
94%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,320

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading66,373 miles
Reading date
Miles last year935
Average per year3,320
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ08 AOL 16k29k41k54k66k '11'26'19

Check LJ08 AOL

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,373 miles
Since last MOT+935 miles
PASS
Mileage65,438 miles
Since last MOT+1,189 miles
PASS
Mileage64,249 miles
Since last MOT+782 miles
PASS
Mileage63,467 miles
Since last MOT+3,521 miles
PASS
Mileage59,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,969 miles
PASS
Mileage52,977 miles
Since last MOT+3,722 miles
PASS
Mileage49,255 miles
Since last MOT+1,941 miles
PASS
Mileage47,314 miles
Since last MOT+1,788 miles
PASS
Mileage45,526 miles
Since last MOT+3,699 miles
PASS
Mileage41,827 miles
Since last MOT+2,815 miles
PASS
Mileage39,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,433 miles
PASS
Mileage34,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,659 miles
PASS
Mileage30,920 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage25,124 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage20,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,569 miles
PASS
Mileage16,036 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

RegistrationLJ08 AOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LJ08 AOL

What car is LJ08 AOL?

LJ08 AOL is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LJ08 AOL?

The last recorded mileage for LJ08 AOL was 66,373 miles, recorded on 28 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ08 AOL passed its MOT?

LJ08 AOL has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 May 2026.

Is LJ08 AOL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LJ08 AOL 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 LJ08 AOL?

LJ08 AOL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.