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LL08 TFY

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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 138,576 miles on the clock, averaging 8,059 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 TFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,059

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,544
Average per year8,059
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LL08 TFY 50k72k94k116k139k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage134,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,032 miles
Since last MOT+4,908 miles
PASS
Mileage129,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,472 miles
PASS
Mileage120,652 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,651 miles
Since last MOT+3,651 miles
PASS
Mileage117,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,169 miles
PASS
Mileage113,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage109,069 miles
Since last MOT+9,096 miles
PASS
Mileage99,973 miles
Since last MOT+11,394 miles
PASS
Mileage88,579 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,759 miles
Since last MOT+11,765 miles
PASS
Mileage76,994 miles
Since last MOT+10,669 miles
PASS
Mileage66,325 miles
Since last MOT+16,446 miles
PASS
Mileage49,879 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,838 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 TFY
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 TFY

What car is LL08 TFY?

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

What is the mileage of LL08 TFY?

The last recorded mileage for LL08 TFY was 138,576 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LL08 TFY passed its MOT?

LL08 TFY has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2022.

Is LL08 TFY ULEZ compliant?

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

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