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LO08 KBU

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 112,553 miles on the clock, averaging 7,065 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 KBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,553
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,065

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,553 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year7,065
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LO08 KBU 52k67k82k97k113k '11'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,553 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,532 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage106,229 miles
Since last MOT+7,567 miles
PASS
Mileage98,662 miles
Since last MOT+8,654 miles
PASS
Mileage90,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,008 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,987 miles
Since last MOT+9,979 miles
PASS
Mileage80,008 miles
Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage75,093 miles
Since last MOT+21,383 miles
PASS
Mileage53,710 miles
Since last MOT+1,818 miles
PASS
Mileage51,892 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 KBU
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 KBU

What car is LO08 KBU?

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

What is the mileage of LO08 KBU?

The last recorded mileage for LO08 KBU was 112,553 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LO08 KBU passed its MOT?

LO08 KBU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2019.

Is LO08 KBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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