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LN08 YHU

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 8 and failing 8 (50% pass rate). It has 132,300 miles on the clock, averaging 12,061 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 LN08 YHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
50%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,061

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 reading132,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,443
Average per year12,061
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LN08 YHU 30k55k81k107k132k '11'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage132,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
PASS
Mileage125,857 miles
Since last MOT+310 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,547 miles
Since last MOT+19,542 miles
PASS
Mileage106,005 miles
Since last MOT+15,762 miles
PASS
Mileage90,243 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,233 miles
Since last MOT+9,654 miles
PASS
Mileage80,579 miles
Since last MOT+10,767 miles
PASS
Mileage69,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,812 miles
Since last MOT+9,695 miles
PASS
Mileage60,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,117 miles
Since last MOT+8,042 miles
PASS
Mileage52,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,075 miles
Since last MOT+7,818 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,257 miles
Since last MOT+14,347 miles
PASS
Mileage29,910 miles
Since last MOT+240 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,670 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 YHU
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 YHU

What car is LN08 YHU?

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

What is the mileage of LN08 YHU?

The last recorded mileage for LN08 YHU was 132,300 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LN08 YHU passed its MOT?

LN08 YHU has had 16 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (8 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 22 Apr 2020.

Is LN08 YHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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