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LO08 FDP

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 114,672 miles on the clock, averaging 5,134 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 FDP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
114,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,134

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,672 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year5,134
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LO08 FDP 40k59k77k96k115k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,672 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,668 miles
Since last MOT+1,405 miles
PASS
Mileage113,263 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,220 miles
Since last MOT+1,229 miles
PASS
Mileage111,991 miles
Since last MOT+653 miles
PASS
Mileage111,338 miles
Since last MOT+542 miles
PASS
Mileage110,796 miles
Since last MOT+757 miles
PASS
Mileage110,039 miles
Since last MOT+936 miles
PASS
Mileage109,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,103 miles
Since last MOT+2,324 miles
PASS
Mileage106,779 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,771 miles
Since last MOT+2,539 miles
PASS
Mileage104,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage101,007 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage96,495 miles
Since last MOT+18,365 miles
PASS
Mileage78,130 miles
Since last MOT+13,621 miles
PASS
Mileage64,509 miles
Since last MOT+11,831 miles
PASS
Mileage52,678 miles
Since last MOT+12,682 miles
PASS
Mileage39,996 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 FDP
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 FDP

What car is LO08 FDP?

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

What is the mileage of LO08 FDP?

The last recorded mileage for LO08 FDP was 114,672 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LO08 FDP passed its MOT?

LO08 FDP has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2025.

Is LO08 FDP ULEZ compliant?

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

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