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LM08 BUU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 149,366 miles on the clock, averaging 9,171 miles per year, above 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 LM08 BUU

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,366
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,171

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,366 miles
Reading date
Miles last year71
Average per year9,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM08 BUU 30k60k90k120k149k '11'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,366 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,295 miles
Since last MOT+6,713 miles
PASS
Mileage142,582 miles
Since last MOT+9,067 miles
PASS
Mileage133,515 miles
Since last MOT+11,012 miles
PASS
Mileage122,503 miles
Since last MOT+11,343 miles
PASS
Mileage111,160 miles
Since last MOT+11,113 miles
PASS
Mileage100,047 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage99,001 miles
Since last MOT+19,862 miles
PASS
Mileage79,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage72,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,193 miles
Since last MOT+9,334 miles
PASS
Mileage62,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,859 miles
Since last MOT+9,436 miles
PASS
Mileage53,423 miles
Since last MOT+8,843 miles
PASS
Mileage44,580 miles
Since last MOT+7,038 miles
PASS
Mileage37,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage30,150 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

RegistrationLM08 BUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LM08 BUU

What car is LM08 BUU?

LM08 BUU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LM08 BUU?

The last recorded mileage for LM08 BUU was 149,366 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM08 BUU passed its MOT?

LM08 BUU has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2024.

Is LM08 BUU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM08 BUU 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 LM08 BUU?

LM08 BUU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.