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LO08 EYD

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 95,699 miles on the clock, averaging 6,853 miles per year, below 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 EYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,853

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,699 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,917
Average per year6,853
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LO08 EYD 27k44k62k79k96k '11'21'17

Check LO08 EYD

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,917 miles
PASS
Mileage87,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,782 miles
Since last MOT+8,034 miles
PASS
Mileage79,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,748 miles
Since last MOT+6,768 miles
PASS
Mileage72,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,980 miles
Since last MOT+5,327 miles
PASS
Mileage67,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,736 miles
PASS
Mileage62,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,917 miles
Since last MOT+3,243 miles
PASS
Mileage59,674 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage54,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,167 miles
PASS
Mileage48,337 miles
Since last MOT+9,305 miles
PASS
Mileage39,032 miles
Since last MOT+11,718 miles
PASS
Mileage27,314 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 EYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLO — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LO08 EYD

What car is LO08 EYD?

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

What is the mileage of LO08 EYD?

The last recorded mileage for LO08 EYD was 95,699 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LO08 EYD passed its MOT?

LO08 EYD has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2021.

Is LO08 EYD ULEZ compliant?

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

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