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LL08 NCU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 140,636 miles on the clock, averaging 8,355 miles per year, around 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 LL08 NCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,636
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,355

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,636 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,246
Average per year8,355
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LL08 NCU 37k63k89k115k141k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,636 miles
Since last MOT+23,246 miles
PASS
Mileage117,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,390 miles
Since last MOT+2,976 miles
PASS
Mileage114,414 miles
Since last MOT+3,330 miles
PASS
Mileage111,084 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,076 miles
Since last MOT+4,930 miles
PASS
Mileage106,146 miles
Since last MOT+4,770 miles
PASS
Mileage101,376 miles
Since last MOT+4,689 miles
PASS
Mileage96,687 miles
Since last MOT+8,223 miles
PASS
Mileage88,464 miles
Since last MOT+9,344 miles
PASS
Mileage79,120 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,103 miles
Since last MOT+11,692 miles
PASS
Mileage67,411 miles
Since last MOT+9,329 miles
PASS
Mileage58,082 miles
Since last MOT+11,282 miles
PASS
Mileage46,800 miles
Since last MOT+10,133 miles
PASS
Mileage36,667 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

RegistrationLL08 NCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLL — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LL08 NCU

What car is LL08 NCU?

LL08 NCU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LL08 NCU?

The last recorded mileage for LL08 NCU was 140,636 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LL08 NCU passed its MOT?

LL08 NCU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2023.

Is LL08 NCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LL08 NCU 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 LL08 NCU?

LL08 NCU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.