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LO08 EJN

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 145,700 miles on the clock, averaging 18,440 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 LO08 EJN

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,700
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2011
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
18,440

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,700 miles
Reading date
Miles last year205
Average per year18,440
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LO08 EJN 90k104k118k132k146k '11'14'13

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,700 miles
Since last MOT+205 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,495 miles
Since last MOT+15,781 miles
PASS
Mileage129,714 miles
Since last MOT+405 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,309 miles
Since last MOT+21,562 miles
PASS
Mileage107,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,747 miles
Since last MOT+17,822 miles
PASS
Mileage89,925 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

RegistrationLO08 EJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLO — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LO08 EJN

What car is LO08 EJN?

LO08 EJN is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LO08 EJN?

The last recorded mileage for LO08 EJN was 145,700 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LO08 EJN passed its MOT?

LO08 EJN has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2014.

Is LO08 EJN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LO08 EJN 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 LO08 EJN?

LO08 EJN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.