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LN08 XXT

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 139,838 miles on the clock, averaging 7,543 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 LN08 XXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,838
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
7,543

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,838 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,331
Average per year7,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LN08 XXT 33k59k86k113k140k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,838 miles
Since last MOT+1,331 miles
PASS
Mileage138,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,549 miles
PASS
Mileage135,958 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage130,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,958 miles
Since last MOT+14,091 miles
PASS
Mileage116,867 miles
Since last MOT+12,151 miles
PASS
Mileage104,716 miles
Since last MOT+8,432 miles
PASS
Mileage96,284 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,281 miles
Since last MOT+8,522 miles
PASS
Mileage87,759 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,757 miles
Since last MOT+10,082 miles
PASS
Mileage77,675 miles
Since last MOT+12,813 miles
PASS
Mileage64,862 miles
Since last MOT+10,177 miles
PASS
Mileage54,685 miles
Since last MOT+10,188 miles
PASS
Mileage44,497 miles
Since last MOT+7,454 miles
PASS
Mileage37,043 miles
Since last MOT+4,372 miles
PASS
Mileage32,671 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

RegistrationLN08 XXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLN — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LN08 XXT

What car is LN08 XXT?

LN08 XXT is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LN08 XXT?

The last recorded mileage for LN08 XXT was 139,838 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LN08 XXT passed its MOT?

LN08 XXT has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2025.

Is LN08 XXT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LN08 XXT 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 LN08 XXT?

LN08 XXT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.