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LM08 VBU

2008 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 199,385 miles on the clock, averaging 12,144 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft).

MOT & Mileage History for LM08 VBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,385
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,144

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 reading199,385 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,144
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM08 VBU 37k77k118k159k199k '11'24'18

Check LM08 VBU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,385 miles
Since last MOT+5,749 miles
PASS
Mileage193,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,636 miles
Since last MOT+6,446 miles
PASS
Mileage187,190 miles
Since last MOT+13,573 miles
PASS
Mileage173,617 miles
Since last MOT+14,935 miles
PASS
Mileage158,682 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,678 miles
Since last MOT+19,209 miles
PASS
Mileage139,469 miles
Since last MOT+16,453 miles
PASS
Mileage123,016 miles
Since last MOT+14,519 miles
PASS
Mileage108,497 miles
Since last MOT+60,089 miles
PASS
Mileage48,408 miles
PASS
Mileage83,615 miles
Since last MOT+11,978 miles
PASS
Mileage71,637 miles
Since last MOT+10,311 miles
PASS
Mileage61,326 miles
Since last MOT+11,922 miles
PASS
Mileage49,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,404 miles
Since last MOT+12,731 miles
PASS
Mileage36,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,673 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LM08 VBU

What car is LM08 VBU?

LM08 VBU is an black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LM08 VBU?

The last recorded mileage for LM08 VBU was 199,385 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM08 VBU passed its MOT?

LM08 VBU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2024.

Is LM08 VBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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