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LM08 UZT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 205,531 miles on the clock, averaging 12,594 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 LM08 UZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,531
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
12,594

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading205,531 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,555
Average per year12,594
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM08 UZT 62k98k134k170k206k '11'22'17

Check LM08 UZT

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,531 miles
Since last MOT+11,555 miles
PASS
Mileage193,976 miles
Since last MOT+12,504 miles
PASS
Mileage181,472 miles
Since last MOT+15,559 miles
PASS
Mileage165,913 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,869 miles
Since last MOT+11,076 miles
PASS
Mileage154,793 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,792 miles
Since last MOT+12,891 miles
PASS
Mileage141,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,901 miles
Since last MOT+11,329 miles
PASS
Mileage130,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,572 miles
Since last MOT+16,787 miles
PASS
Mileage113,785 miles
Since last MOT+15,457 miles
PASS
Mileage98,328 miles
Since last MOT+13,875 miles
PASS
Mileage84,453 miles
Since last MOT+12,371 miles
PASS
Mileage72,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,444 miles
PASS
Mileage61,638 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

RegistrationLM08 UZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LM08 UZT

What car is LM08 UZT?

LM08 UZT is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LM08 UZT?

The last recorded mileage for LM08 UZT was 205,531 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM08 UZT passed its MOT?

LM08 UZT has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2022.

Is LM08 UZT ULEZ compliant?

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

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